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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.10, 1,163.27 and 429.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.10, 1,163.27 and 429.26 is: 643.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.10 : 1,163.27 = 429.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.10/1,163.27 = 429.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.10x = 1,163.27 × 429.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.10x = 499,339.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,339.24/776.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.40

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