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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,168.90 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,168.90 and 412.90 is: 620.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,168.90 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,168.90 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,168.90 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 482,634.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,634.86/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.48

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