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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.70, 1,165.77 and 411.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.70, 1,165.77 and 411.75 is: 618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.70 : 1,165.77 = 411.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.70/1,165.77 = 411.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.70x = 1,165.77 × 411.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.70x = 480,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,005.80/776.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.01

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