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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.92, 1,168.37 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.92, 1,168.37 and 450.35 is: 675.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.92 : 1,168.37 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.92/1,168.37 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.92x = 1,168.37 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.92x = 526,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,175.43/778.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.52

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