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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.71, 1,163.77 and 450.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.71, 1,163.77 and 450.80 is: 676.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.71 : 1,163.77 = 450.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.71/1,163.77 = 450.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.71x = 1,163.77 × 450.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.71x = 524,631.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,631.55/775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.32

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