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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.75, 1,169.01 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.75, 1,169.01 and 450.32 is: 675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.75 : 1,169.01 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.75/1,169.01 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.75x = 1,169.01 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.75x = 526,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,422.02/779.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.11

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