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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,163.39 and 405.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,163.39 and 405.86 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,163.39 = 405.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,163.39 = 405.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,163.39 × 405.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 472,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,165.62/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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