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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.87, 1,168.53 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.87, 1,168.53 and 454.51 is: 681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.87 : 1,168.53 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.87/1,168.53 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.87x = 1,168.53 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.87x = 531,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,100.46/778.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.89

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