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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.78, 1,167.52 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.78, 1,167.52 and 412.46 is: 619.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.78 : 1,167.52 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.78/1,167.52 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.78x = 1,167.52 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.78x = 481,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,555.30/777.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.14

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