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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,166.38 and 407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,166.38 and 407.86 is: 611.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,166.38 = 407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,166.38 = 407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,166.38 × 407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 475,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,719.75/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.06

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