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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,167.30 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,167.30 and 413.20 is: 619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,167.30 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,167.30 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,167.30 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 482,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,328.36/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.56

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