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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.48, 1,165.76 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.48, 1,165.76 and 452.48 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.48 : 1,165.76 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.48/1,165.76 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.48x = 1,165.76 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.48x = 527,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,483.08/776.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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