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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.38, 1,165.26 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.38, 1,165.26 and 410.46 is: 616.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.38 : 1,165.26 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.38/1,165.26 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.38x = 1,165.26 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.38x = 478,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,292.62/775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.85

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