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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.35, 1,167.53 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.35, 1,167.53 and 453.51 is: 680.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.35 : 1,167.53 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.35/1,167.53 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.35x = 1,167.53 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.35x = 529,486.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,486.53/778.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.27

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