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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,161.60 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,161.60 and 409.20 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,161.60 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,161.60 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,161.60 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 475,326.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,326.72/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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