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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.36, 1,168.32 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.36, 1,168.32 and 436.64 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.36 : 1,168.32 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.36/1,168.32 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.36x = 1,168.32 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.36x = 510,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,135.24/779.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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