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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.53, 1,164.51 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.53, 1,164.51 and 451.13 is: 677.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.53 : 1,164.51 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.53/1,164.51 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.53x = 1,164.51 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.53x = 525,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,339.57/775.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.39

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