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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.90, 1,166.11 and 407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.90, 1,166.11 and 407.07 is: 611.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.90 : 1,166.11 = 407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.90/1,166.11 = 407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.90x = 1,166.11 × 407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.90x = 474,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,688.40/776.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.00

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