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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.71, 1,166.04 and 453.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.71, 1,166.04 and 453.90 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.71 : 1,166.04 = 453.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.71/1,166.04 = 453.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.71x = 1,166.04 × 453.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.71x = 529,265.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,265.56/778.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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