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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.11, 1,168.32 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.11, 1,168.32 and 413.82 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.11 : 1,168.32 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.11/1,168.32 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.11x = 1,168.32 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.11x = 483,474.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,474.18/779.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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