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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.87, 1,165.77 and 430.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.87, 1,165.77 and 430.01 is: 645.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.87 : 1,165.77 = 430.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.87/1,165.77 = 430.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.87x = 1,165.77 × 430.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.87x = 501,292.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,292.76/776.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.27

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