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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.92, 1,161.20 and 432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.92, 1,161.20 and 432.16 is: 648.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.92 : 1,161.20 = 432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.92/1,161.20 = 432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.92x = 1,161.20 × 432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.92x = 501,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,824.19/773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.42

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