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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,164.52 and 429.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,164.52 and 429.88 is: 644.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,164.52 = 429.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,164.52 = 429.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,164.52 × 429.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 500,603.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,603.86/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.23

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