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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.23, 1,163.52 and 410.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.23, 1,163.52 and 410.28 is: 615.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.23 : 1,163.52 = 410.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.23/1,163.52 = 410.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.23x = 1,163.52 × 410.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.23x = 477,368.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,368.99/775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.78

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