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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.48, 1,163.80 and 430.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.48, 1,163.80 and 430.02 is: 644.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.48 : 1,163.80 = 430.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.48/1,163.80 = 430.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.48x = 1,163.80 × 430.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.48x = 500,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,457.28/776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.52

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