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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.61, 1,161.10 and 408.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.61, 1,161.10 and 408.65 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.61 : 1,161.10 = 408.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.61/1,161.10 = 408.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.61x = 1,161.10 × 408.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.61x = 474,483.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,483.52/773.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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