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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.55, 1,167.80 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.55, 1,167.80 and 453.74 is: 680.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.55 : 1,167.80 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.55/1,167.80 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.55x = 1,167.80 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.55x = 529,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,869.46/778.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.59

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