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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.84, 1,166.94 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.84, 1,166.94 and 453.48 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.84 : 1,166.94 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.84/1,166.94 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.84x = 1,166.94 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.84x = 529,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,183.95/777.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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