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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.08, 1,161.44 and 408.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.08, 1,161.44 and 408.78 is: 613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.08 : 1,161.44 = 408.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.08/1,161.44 = 408.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.08x = 1,161.44 × 408.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.08x = 474,773.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,773.44/774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.34

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