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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.12, 1,168.73 and 431.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.12, 1,168.73 and 431.80 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.12 : 1,168.73 = 431.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.12/1,168.73 = 431.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.12x = 1,168.73 × 431.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.12x = 504,654.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,654.15/779.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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