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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.70, 1,166.82 and 413.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.70, 1,166.82 and 413.39 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.70 : 1,166.82 = 413.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.70/1,166.82 = 413.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.70x = 1,166.82 × 413.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.70x = 482,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,345.89/778.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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