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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.72, 1,161.28 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.72, 1,161.28 and 408.78 is: 613.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.72 : 1,161.28 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.72/1,161.28 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.72x = 1,161.28 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.72x = 474,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,708.04/773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.54

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