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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.76, 1,167.48 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.76, 1,167.48 and 452.76 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.76 : 1,167.48 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.76/1,167.48 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.76x = 1,167.48 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.76x = 528,588.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,588.24/776.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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