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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.87, 1,168.46 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.87, 1,168.46 and 432.70 is: 649.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.87 : 1,168.46 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.87/1,168.46 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.87x = 1,168.46 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.87x = 505,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,592.64/778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.14

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