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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.13, 1,168.05 and 412.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.13, 1,168.05 and 412.82 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.13 : 1,168.05 = 412.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.13/1,168.05 = 412.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.13x = 1,168.05 × 412.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.13x = 482,194.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,194.40/778.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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