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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.33, 1,165.19 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.33, 1,165.19 and 412.02 is: 617.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.33 : 1,165.19 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.33/1,165.19 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.33x = 1,165.19 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.33x = 480,079.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,079.52/777.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.60

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