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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.41, 1,159.89 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.41, 1,159.89 and 408 is: 611.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.41 : 1,159.89 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.41/1,159.89 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.41x = 1,159.89 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.41x = 473,235.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,235.12/773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.88

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