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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.88, 1,166.10 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.88, 1,166.10 and 412.36 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.88 : 1,166.10 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.88/1,166.10 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.88x = 1,166.10 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.88x = 480,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,853.00/777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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