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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,167.42 and 413.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,167.42 and 413.28 is: 619.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,167.42 = 413.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,167.42 = 413.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,167.42 × 413.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 482,471.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,471.34/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.98

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