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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.23, 1,168.85 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.23, 1,168.85 and 414.46 is: 621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.23 : 1,168.85 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.23/1,168.85 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.23x = 1,168.85 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.23x = 484,441.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,441.57/779.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.69

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