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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.20, 1,161.42 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.20, 1,161.42 and 434.44 is: 650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.20 : 1,161.42 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.20/1,161.42 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.20x = 1,161.42 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.20x = 504,567.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,567.30/776.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.05

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