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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.70, 1,163.55 and 451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.70, 1,163.55 and 451.70 is: 677.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.70 : 1,163.55 = 451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.70/1,163.55 = 451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.70x = 1,163.55 × 451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.70x = 525,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,575.54/775.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.55

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