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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,168.09 and 450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,168.09 and 450.17 is: 675.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,168.09 = 450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,168.09 = 450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,168.09 × 450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 525,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,839.08/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.25

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