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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,165.86 and 411.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,165.86 and 411.96 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,165.86 = 411.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,165.86 = 411.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,165.86 × 411.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 480,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,287.69/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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