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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.41, 1,170.02 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.41, 1,170.02 and 455.01 is: 683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.41 : 1,170.02 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.41/1,170.02 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.41x = 1,170.02 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.41x = 532,370.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,370.80/779.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.04

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