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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.33, 1,166.69 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.33, 1,166.69 and 413.02 is: 619.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.33 : 1,166.69 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.33/1,166.69 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.33x = 1,166.69 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.33x = 481,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,864.24/778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.10

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