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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778, 1,167.46 and 431.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778, 1,167.46 and 431.63 is: 647.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778 : 1,167.46 = 431.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778/1,167.46 = 431.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778x = 1,167.46 × 431.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778x = 503,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,902.76/778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.69

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