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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.44, 1,165.14 and 452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.44, 1,165.14 and 452.44 is: 678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.44 : 1,165.14 = 452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.44/1,165.14 = 452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.44x = 1,165.14 × 452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.44x = 527,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,155.94/776.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.94

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