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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.49, 1,164.96 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.49, 1,164.96 and 452.13 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.49 : 1,164.96 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.49/1,164.96 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.49x = 1,164.96 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.49x = 526,713.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,713.36/776.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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