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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.83, 1,165.94 and 412.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.83, 1,165.94 and 412.52 is: 618.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.83 : 1,165.94 = 412.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.83/1,165.94 = 412.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.83x = 1,165.94 × 412.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.83x = 480,971.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,971.51/777.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.35

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