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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.63, 1,163.24 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.63, 1,163.24 and 451.22 is: 676.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.63 : 1,163.24 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.63/1,163.24 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.63x = 1,163.24 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.63x = 524,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,874.90/775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.71

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