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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.51, 1,166.67 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.51, 1,166.67 and 453.51 is: 680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.51 : 1,166.67 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.51/1,166.67 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.51x = 1,166.67 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.51x = 529,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,096.51/777.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.50

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