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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.83, 1,167.44 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.83, 1,167.44 and 413.52 is: 619.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.83 : 1,167.44 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.83/1,167.44 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.83x = 1,167.44 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.83x = 482,757.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,757.72/778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.85

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