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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.32, 1,167.45 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.32, 1,167.45 and 454.02 is: 680.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.32 : 1,167.45 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.32/1,167.45 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.32x = 1,167.45 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.32x = 530,045.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,045.65/779.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.14

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