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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.92, 1,166.87 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.92, 1,166.87 and 449.35 is: 674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.92 : 1,166.87 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.92/1,166.87 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.92x = 1,166.87 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.92x = 524,337.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,337.80/777.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.03

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