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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.04, 1,168.20 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.04, 1,168.20 and 454.32 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.04 : 1,168.20 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.04/1,168.20 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.04x = 1,168.20 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.04x = 530,736.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,736.62/779.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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