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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.52, 1,162.78 and 429.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.52, 1,162.78 and 429.02 is: 643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.52 : 1,162.78 = 429.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.52/1,162.78 = 429.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.52x = 1,162.78 × 429.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.52x = 498,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,855.88/775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.25

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