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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,167 and 412.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,167 and 412.94 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,167 = 412.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,167 = 412.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,167 × 412.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 481,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,895.15/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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