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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.88, 1,163.80 and 451.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.88, 1,163.80 and 451.57 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.88 : 1,163.80 = 451.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.88/1,163.80 = 451.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.88x = 1,163.80 × 451.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.88x = 525,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,537.17/776.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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