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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.26, 1,163.97 and 451.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.26, 1,163.97 and 451.64 is: 676.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.26 : 1,163.97 = 451.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.26/1,163.97 = 451.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.26x = 1,163.97 × 451.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.26x = 525,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,695.41/777.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.34

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