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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.01, 1,165.86 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.01, 1,165.86 and 430.92 is: 645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.01 : 1,165.86 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.01/1,165.86 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.01x = 1,165.86 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.01x = 502,392.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,392.39/778.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.74

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