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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.77, 1,172.64 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.77, 1,172.64 and 453.20 is: 679.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.77 : 1,172.64 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.77/1,172.64 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.77x = 1,172.64 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.77x = 531,440.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,440.45/781.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.79

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