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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.26, 1,164.21 and 429.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.26, 1,164.21 and 429.49 is: 644.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.26 : 1,164.21 = 429.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.26/1,164.21 = 429.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.26x = 1,164.21 × 429.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.26x = 500,016.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,016.55/776.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.14

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