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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780.25, 1,169.76 and 450.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780.25, 1,169.76 and 450.82 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780.25 : 1,169.76 = 450.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780.25/1,169.76 = 450.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780.25x = 1,169.76 × 450.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780.25x = 527,344.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,344.23/780.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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