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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.55, 1,168.17 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.55, 1,168.17 and 431.47 is: 647.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.55 : 1,168.17 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.55/1,168.17 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.55x = 1,168.17 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.55x = 504,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,022.31/778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.39

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