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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.96, 1,168.26 and 413.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.96, 1,168.26 and 413.56 is: 620.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.96 : 1,168.26 = 413.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.96/1,168.26 = 413.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.96x = 1,168.26 × 413.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.96x = 483,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,145.61/778.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.24

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