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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.10, 1,168.65 and 454.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.10, 1,168.65 and 454.29 is: 681.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.10 : 1,168.65 = 454.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.10/1,168.65 = 454.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.10x = 1,168.65 × 454.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.10x = 530,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,906.01/779.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.44

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