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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.94, 1,167.35 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.94, 1,167.35 and 412.73 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.94 : 1,167.35 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.94/1,167.35 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.94x = 1,167.35 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.94x = 481,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,795.56/777.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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