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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.06, 1,168.59 and 454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.06, 1,168.59 and 454.20 is: 681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.06 : 1,168.59 = 454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.06/1,168.59 = 454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.06x = 1,168.59 × 454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.06x = 530,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,776.17/779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.30

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