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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.01, 1,164.11 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.01, 1,164.11 and 451.20 is: 676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.01 : 1,164.11 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.01/1,164.11 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.01x = 1,164.11 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.01x = 525,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,244.18/776.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.85

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