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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.84, 1,168.62 and 413.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.84, 1,168.62 and 413.52 is: 619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.84 : 1,168.62 = 413.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.84/1,168.62 = 413.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.84x = 1,168.62 × 413.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.84x = 483,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,247.74/779.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.68

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