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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,158.96 and 431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,158.96 and 431.36 is: 647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,158.96 = 431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,158.96 = 431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,158.96 × 431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 499,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,928.99/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.04

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