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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.01, 1,163.59 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.01, 1,163.59 and 451.39 is: 675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.01 : 1,163.59 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.01/1,163.59 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.01x = 1,163.59 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.01x = 525,232.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,232.89/777.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.97

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