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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.12, 1,160.16 and 408.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.12, 1,160.16 and 408.18 is: 612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.12 : 1,160.16 = 408.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.12/1,160.16 = 408.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.12x = 1,160.16 × 408.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.12x = 473,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,554.11/773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.52

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