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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,168.63 and 413.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,168.63 and 413.44 is: 620.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,168.63 = 413.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,168.63 = 413.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,168.63 × 413.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 483,154.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,154.43/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.26

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