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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.27, 1,163.48 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.27, 1,163.48 and 428.90 is: 643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.27 : 1,163.48 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.27/1,163.48 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.27x = 1,163.48 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.27x = 499,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,017.57/775.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.67

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