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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.48, 1,167.36 and 453.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.48, 1,167.36 and 453.94 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.48 : 1,167.36 = 453.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.48/1,167.36 = 453.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.48x = 1,167.36 × 453.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.48x = 529,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,911.40/778.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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