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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.88, 1,166.58 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.88, 1,166.58 and 407.44 is: 611.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.88 : 1,166.58 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.88/1,166.58 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.88x = 1,166.58 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.88x = 475,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,311.36/777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.03

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