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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.77, 1,164.51 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.77, 1,164.51 and 410.46 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.77 : 1,164.51 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.77/1,164.51 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.77x = 1,164.51 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.77x = 477,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,984.77/775.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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