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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 779.93, 1,169.70 and 450.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 779.93, 1,169.70 and 450.15 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    779.93 : 1,169.70 = 450.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    779.93/1,169.70 = 450.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    779.93x = 1,169.70 × 450.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    779.93x = 526,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,540.46/779.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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