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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,158.95 and 407.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,158.95 and 407.16 is: 610.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,158.95 = 407.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,158.95 = 407.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,158.95 × 407.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 471,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,879.10/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.98

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