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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.26, 1,166.97 and 453.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.26, 1,166.97 and 453.64 is: 679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.26 : 1,166.97 = 453.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.26/1,166.97 = 453.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.26x = 1,166.97 × 453.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.26x = 529,384.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,384.27/779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.34

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