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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.74, 1,167.15 and 452.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.74, 1,167.15 and 452.66 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.74 : 1,167.15 = 452.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.74/1,167.15 = 452.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.74x = 1,167.15 × 452.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.74x = 528,322.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,322.12/777.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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