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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.48, 1,163.79 and 411.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.48, 1,163.79 and 411.08 is: 616.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.48 : 1,163.79 = 411.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.48/1,163.79 = 411.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.48x = 1,163.79 × 411.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.48x = 478,404.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,404.97/776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.12

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