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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,160.55 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,160.55 and 407.82 is: 612.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,160.55 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,160.55 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,160.55 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 473,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,295.50/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.18

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