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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.51, 1,163.44 and 428.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.51, 1,163.44 and 428.76 is: 643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.51 : 1,163.44 = 428.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.51/1,163.44 = 428.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.51x = 1,163.44 × 428.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.51x = 498,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,836.53/775.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.24

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