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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.75, 1,167.75 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.75, 1,167.75 and 432.26 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.75 : 1,167.75 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.75/1,167.75 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.75x = 1,167.75 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.75x = 504,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,765.78/779.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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