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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.04, 1,164.61 and 430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.04, 1,164.61 and 430.36 is: 645.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.04 : 1,164.61 = 430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.04/1,164.61 = 430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.04x = 1,164.61 × 430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.04x = 501,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,201.56/777.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.01

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