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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.18, 1,163.32 and 411.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.18, 1,163.32 and 411.06 is: 615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.18 : 1,163.32 = 411.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.18/1,163.32 = 411.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.18x = 1,163.32 × 411.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.18x = 478,194.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,194.32/777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.29

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