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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.86, 1,168.11 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.86, 1,168.11 and 413.46 is: 620.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.86 : 1,168.11 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.86/1,168.11 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.86x = 1,168.11 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.86x = 482,966.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,966.76/778.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.09

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