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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.20, 1,168.20 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.20, 1,168.20 and 412.80 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.20 : 1,168.20 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.20/1,168.20 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.20x = 1,168.20 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.20x = 482,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,232.96/778.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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