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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.12, 1,166.56 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.12, 1,166.56 and 413.28 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.12 : 1,166.56 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.12/1,166.56 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.12x = 1,166.56 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.12x = 482,115.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,115.92/778.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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