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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.63, 1,168.80 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.63, 1,168.80 and 413.32 is: 620.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.63 : 1,168.80 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.63/1,168.80 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.63x = 1,168.80 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.63x = 483,088.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,088.42/778.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.43

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