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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.56, 1,168.10 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.56, 1,168.10 and 432.28 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.56 : 1,168.10 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.56/1,168.10 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.56x = 1,168.10 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.56x = 504,946.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,946.27/778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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