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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.88, 1,168.08 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.88, 1,168.08 and 454.88 is: 682.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.88 : 1,168.08 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.88/1,168.08 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.88x = 1,168.08 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.88x = 531,336.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,336.23/778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.18

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