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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.23, 1,168.56 and 413.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.23, 1,168.56 and 413.81 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.23 : 1,168.56 = 413.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.23/1,168.56 = 413.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.23x = 1,168.56 × 413.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.23x = 483,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,555.97/779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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