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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.76, 1,163.76 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.76, 1,163.76 and 453.28 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.76 : 1,163.76 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.76/1,163.76 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.76x = 1,163.76 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.76x = 527,509.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,509.13/777.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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