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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.69, 1,166.36 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.69, 1,166.36 and 452.61 is: 678.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.69 : 1,166.36 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.69/1,166.36 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.69x = 1,166.36 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.69x = 527,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,903.94/777.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.81

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