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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.27, 1,169.54 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.27, 1,169.54 and 450.56 is: 676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.27 : 1,169.54 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.27/1,169.54 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.27x = 1,169.54 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.27x = 526,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,947.94/779.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.21

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