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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.62, 1,168.10 and 432.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.62, 1,168.10 and 432.46 is: 648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.62 : 1,168.10 = 432.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.62/1,168.10 = 432.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.62x = 1,168.10 × 432.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.62x = 505,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,156.53/778.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.78

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