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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.23, 1,166.99 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.23, 1,166.99 and 453.69 is: 680.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.23 : 1,166.99 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.23/1,166.99 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.23x = 1,166.99 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.23x = 529,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,449.42/778.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.33

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