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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.34, 1,166.70 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.34, 1,166.70 and 412.34 is: 618.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.34 : 1,166.70 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.34/1,166.70 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.34x = 1,166.70 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.34x = 481,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,077.08/778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.08

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