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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.22, 1,164.53 and 451.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.22, 1,164.53 and 451.31 is: 677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.22 : 1,164.53 = 451.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.22/1,164.53 = 451.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.22x = 1,164.53 × 451.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.22x = 525,555.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,555.96/776.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.08

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