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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.72, 1,168.08 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.72, 1,168.08 and 436.32 is: 654.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.72 : 1,168.08 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.72/1,168.08 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.72x = 1,168.08 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.72x = 509,656.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,656.67/778.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.48

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