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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.66, 1,167.70 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.66, 1,167.70 and 453.25 is: 680.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.66 : 1,167.70 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.66/1,167.70 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.66x = 1,167.70 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.66x = 529,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,260.03/777.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.58

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