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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.77, 1,167.23 and 431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.77, 1,167.23 and 431.40 is: 647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.77 : 1,167.23 = 431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.77/1,167.23 = 431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.77x = 1,167.23 × 431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.77x = 503,543.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,543.02/777.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.42

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