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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.06, 1,168.17 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.06, 1,168.17 and 413.02 is: 620.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.06 : 1,168.17 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.06/1,168.17 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.06x = 1,168.17 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.06x = 482,477.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,477.57/778.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.10

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