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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.34, 1,164.50 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.34, 1,164.50 and 406.26 is: 609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.34 : 1,164.50 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.34/1,164.50 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.34x = 1,164.50 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.34x = 473,089.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,089.77/776.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.38

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