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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.17, 1,166.34 and 431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.17, 1,166.34 and 431.42 is: 646.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.17 : 1,166.34 = 431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.17/1,166.34 = 431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.17x = 1,166.34 × 431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.17x = 503,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,182.40/778.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.62

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