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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.98, 1,162.89 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.98, 1,162.89 and 449.69 is: 673.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.98 : 1,162.89 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.98/1,162.89 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.98x = 1,162.89 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.98x = 522,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,934.19/775.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.90

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