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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.86, 1,162.68 and 424.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.86, 1,162.68 and 424.98 is: 636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.86 : 1,162.68 = 424.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.86/1,162.68 = 424.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.86x = 1,162.68 × 424.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.86x = 494,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,115.75/776.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.04

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