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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,166.46 and 430.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,166.46 and 430.99 is: 646.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,166.46 = 430.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,166.46 = 430.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,166.46 × 430.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 502,732.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,732.60/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.39

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