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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.75, 1,166.79 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.75, 1,166.79 and 412.44 is: 618.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.75 : 1,166.79 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.75/1,166.79 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.75x = 1,166.79 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.75x = 481,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,230.87/777.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.75

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