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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.04, 1,167.22 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.04, 1,167.22 and 412.73 is: 619.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.04 : 1,167.22 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.04/1,167.22 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.04x = 1,167.22 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.04x = 481,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,738.81/778.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.17

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