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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.50, 1,168.41 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.50, 1,168.41 and 453.42 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.50 : 1,168.41 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.50/1,168.41 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.50x = 1,168.41 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.50x = 529,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,780.46/778.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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