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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.43, 1,164.78 and 451.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.43, 1,164.78 and 451.71 is: 677.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.43 : 1,164.78 = 451.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.43/1,164.78 = 451.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.43x = 1,164.78 × 451.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.43x = 526,142.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,142.77/776.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.64

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