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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.41, 1,166.59 and 431.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.41, 1,166.59 and 431.91 is: 647.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.41 : 1,166.59 = 431.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.41/1,166.59 = 431.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.41x = 1,166.59 × 431.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.41x = 503,861.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,861.89/778.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.30

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