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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.64, 1,168.56 and 413.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.64, 1,168.56 and 413.54 is: 620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.64 : 1,168.56 = 413.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.64/1,168.56 = 413.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.64x = 1,168.56 × 413.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.64x = 483,246.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,246.30/778.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.63

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