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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.40, 1,168.56 and 414

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.40, 1,168.56 and 414 is: 620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.40 : 1,168.56 = 414 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.40/1,168.56 = 414/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.40x = 1,168.56 × 414
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.40x = 483,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,783.84/779.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.71

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