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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,165.08 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,165.08 and 406.44 is: 609.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,165.08 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,165.08 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,165.08 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 473,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,535.12/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.53

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