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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.28, 1,167.36 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.28, 1,167.36 and 453.44 is: 680.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.28 : 1,167.36 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.28/1,167.36 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.28x = 1,167.36 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.28x = 529,327.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,327.72/778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.13

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