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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.06, 1,163.70 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.06, 1,163.70 and 451.44 is: 676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.06 : 1,163.70 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.06/1,163.70 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.06x = 1,163.70 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.06x = 525,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,340.73/777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.06

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