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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.13, 1,163.26 and 429.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.13, 1,163.26 and 429.64 is: 643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.13 : 1,163.26 = 429.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.13/1,163.26 = 429.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.13x = 1,163.26 × 429.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.13x = 499,780.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,780.88/776.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.94

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