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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.27, 1,165.19 and 411.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.27, 1,165.19 and 411.30 is: 617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.27 : 1,165.19 = 411.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.27/1,165.19 = 411.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.27x = 1,165.19 × 411.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.27x = 479,240.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,240.59/776.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.36

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