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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.19, 1,168.97 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.19, 1,168.97 and 454.83 is: 682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.19 : 1,168.97 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.19/1,168.97 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.19x = 1,168.97 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.19x = 531,680.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,680.35/779.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.35

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