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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,164.06 and 430.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,164.06 and 430.06 is: 644.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,164.06 = 430.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,164.06 = 430.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,164.06 × 430.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 500,615.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,615.64/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.51

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