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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.05, 1,165.12 and 406.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.05, 1,165.12 and 406.15 is: 609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.05 : 1,165.12 = 406.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.05/1,165.12 = 406.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.05x = 1,165.12 × 406.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.05x = 473,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,209.56/776.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.77

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