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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.22, 1,168.01 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.22, 1,168.01 and 453.14 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.22 : 1,168.01 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.22/1,168.01 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.22x = 1,168.01 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.22x = 529,272.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,272.05/778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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