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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.30, 1,174.96 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.30, 1,174.96 and 454.02 is: 681.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.30 : 1,174.96 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.30/1,174.96 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.30x = 1,174.96 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.30x = 533,455.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,455.34/783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.04

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