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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.54, 1,166.47 and 412.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.54, 1,166.47 and 412.23 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.54 : 1,166.47 = 412.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.54/1,166.47 = 412.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.54x = 1,166.47 × 412.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.54x = 480,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,846.03/777.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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