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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.52, 1,164.94 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.52, 1,164.94 and 429.76 is: 644.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.52 : 1,164.94 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.52/1,164.94 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.52x = 1,164.94 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.52x = 500,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,644.61/776.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.73

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