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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.54, 1,166.76 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.54, 1,166.76 and 431.10 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.54 : 1,166.76 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.54/1,166.76 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.54x = 1,166.76 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.54x = 502,990.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,990.24/777.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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