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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.30, 1,166.16 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.30, 1,166.16 and 451.92 is: 678.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.30 : 1,166.16 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.30/1,166.16 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.30x = 1,166.16 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.30x = 527,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,011.03/777.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.00

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