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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.20, 1,166.00 and 430.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.20, 1,166.00 and 430.47 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.20 : 1,166.00 = 430.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.20/1,166.00 = 430.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.20x = 1,166.00 × 430.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.20x = 501,925.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,925.87/777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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