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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.40, 1,168.26 and 408.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.40, 1,168.26 and 408.46 is: 613.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.40 : 1,168.26 = 408.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.40/1,168.26 = 408.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.40x = 1,168.26 × 408.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.40x = 477,185.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,185.58/778.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.04

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