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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.36, 1,166.56 and 412.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.36, 1,166.56 and 412.41 is: 618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.36 : 1,166.56 = 412.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.36/1,166.56 = 412.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.36x = 1,166.56 × 412.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.36x = 481,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,099.98/777.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.89

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