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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.77, 1,150.20 and 454.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.77, 1,150.20 and 454.49 is: 680.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.77 : 1,150.20 = 454.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.77/1,150.20 = 454.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.77x = 1,150.20 × 454.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.77x = 522,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,749.78/767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.87

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