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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.52, 1,168.30 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.52, 1,168.30 and 432.20 is: 648.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.52 : 1,168.30 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.52/1,168.30 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.52x = 1,168.30 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.52x = 504,939.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,939.26/778.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.59

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