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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,165 and 411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,165 and 411.62 is: 617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,165 = 411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,165 = 411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,165 × 411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 479,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,537.30/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.55

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