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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.67, 1,165.99 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.67, 1,165.99 and 412.63 is: 618.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.67 : 1,165.99 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.67/1,165.99 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.67x = 1,165.99 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.67x = 481,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,122.45/777.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.67

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