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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.89, 1,164.35 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.89, 1,164.35 and 410.94 is: 616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.89 : 1,164.35 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.89/1,164.35 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.89x = 1,164.35 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.89x = 478,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,475.93/775.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.68

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