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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.03, 1,168.56 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.03, 1,168.56 and 450.48 is: 675.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.03 : 1,168.56 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.03/1,168.56 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.03x = 1,168.56 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.03x = 526,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,410.72/779.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.72

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