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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.07, 1,168.47 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.07, 1,168.47 and 413.49 is: 620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.07 : 1,168.47 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.07/1,168.47 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.07x = 1,168.47 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.07x = 483,150.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,150.66/779.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.16

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