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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.49, 1,167.74 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.49, 1,167.74 and 453.63 is: 680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.49 : 1,167.74 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.49/1,167.74 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.49x = 1,167.74 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.49x = 529,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,718.65/778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.44

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