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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.54, 1,167.87 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.54, 1,167.87 and 413.32 is: 620.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.54 : 1,167.87 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.54/1,167.87 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.54x = 1,167.87 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.54x = 482,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,702.14/778.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.01

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