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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.07, 1,162.89 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.07, 1,162.89 and 410.76 is: 615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.07 : 1,162.89 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.07/1,162.89 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.07x = 1,162.89 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.07x = 477,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,668.70/776.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.50

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