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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776, 1,164 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776, 1,164 and 434 is: 651

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776 : 1,164 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776/1,164 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776x = 1,164 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776x = 505,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,176/776
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651

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