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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,168.18 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,168.18 and 413.26 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,168.18 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,168.18 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,168.18 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 482,762.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,762.07/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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