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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,158.66 and 407.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,158.66 and 407.18 is: 611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,158.66 = 407.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,158.66 = 407.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,158.66 × 407.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 471,783.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,783.18/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.02

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