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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.74, 1,164.72 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.74, 1,164.72 and 452.20 is: 678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.74 : 1,164.72 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.74/1,164.72 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.74x = 1,164.72 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.74x = 526,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,686.38/776.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.07

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