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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.32, 1,166.94 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.32, 1,166.94 and 454.32 is: 681.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.32 : 1,166.94 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.32/1,166.94 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.32x = 1,166.94 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.32x = 530,164.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,164.18/778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.16

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