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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.26, 1,167.54 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.26, 1,167.54 and 432.82 is: 648.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.26 : 1,167.54 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.26/1,167.54 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.26x = 1,167.54 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.26x = 505,334.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,334.66/779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.48

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