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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.48, 1,164.84 and 411.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.48, 1,164.84 and 411.45 is: 616.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.48 : 1,164.84 = 411.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.48/1,164.84 = 411.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.48x = 1,164.84 × 411.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.48x = 479,273.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,273.42/777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.44

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