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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.96, 1,167.12 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.96, 1,167.12 and 413.28 is: 620.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.96 : 1,167.12 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.96/1,167.12 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.96x = 1,167.12 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.96x = 482,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,347.35/777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.02

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