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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.35, 1,160.71 and 408.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.35, 1,160.71 and 408.33 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.35 : 1,160.71 = 408.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.35/1,160.71 = 408.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.35x = 1,160.71 × 408.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.35x = 473,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,952.71/774.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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