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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.55, 1,163.43 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.55, 1,163.43 and 410.24 is: 615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.55 : 1,163.43 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.55/1,163.43 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.55x = 1,163.43 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.55x = 477,285.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,285.52/775.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.42

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