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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.01, 1,163.03 and 428.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.01, 1,163.03 and 428.60 is: 643.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.01 : 1,163.03 = 428.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.01/1,163.03 = 428.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.01x = 1,163.03 × 428.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.01x = 498,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,474.66/775.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.18

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