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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.50, 1,158.75 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.50, 1,158.75 and 430.50 is: 645.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.50 : 1,158.75 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.50/1,158.75 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.50x = 1,158.75 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.50x = 498,841.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,841.88/772.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.75

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