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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.04, 1,164.07 and 429.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.04, 1,164.07 and 429.32 is: 643.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.04 : 1,164.07 = 429.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.04/1,164.07 = 429.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.04x = 1,164.07 × 429.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.04x = 499,758.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,758.53/776.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.99

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