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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,167.35 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,167.35 and 413.46 is: 620.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,167.35 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,167.35 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,167.35 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 482,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,650.46/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.19

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