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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,167.12 and 412.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,167.12 and 412.79 is: 619.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,167.12 = 412.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,167.12 = 412.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,167.12 × 412.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 481,769.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,769.63/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.45

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