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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.36, 1,159.56 and 431.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.36, 1,159.56 and 431.60 is: 647.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.36 : 1,159.56 = 431.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.36/1,159.56 = 431.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.36x = 1,159.56 × 431.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.36x = 500,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,466.10/773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.13

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