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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.48, 1,166.80 and 432.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.48, 1,166.80 and 432.02 is: 647.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.48 : 1,166.80 = 432.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.48/1,166.80 = 432.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.48x = 1,166.80 × 432.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.48x = 504,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,080.94/778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.52

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