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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.60, 1,168.12 and 413.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.60, 1,168.12 and 413.84 is: 620.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.60 : 1,168.12 = 413.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.60/1,168.12 = 413.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.60x = 1,168.12 × 413.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.60x = 483,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,414.78/779.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.08

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