[boost] [release] 1.78.0 post-beta merges

The master branch is is now open for post-beta merges, but only as described in the Post-Beta Merge Policy. See <https://github.com/boostorg/wiki/wiki/Releases%3A-Beta-Merge-Policy https://github.com/boostorg/wiki/wiki/Releases%3A-Beta-Merge-Policy> Reminder: The master branch closes for the release on Wednesday, December 1st. Full calendar here: https://www.boost.org/development/ https://www.boost.org/development/ — Marshall P.S Doc changes and test changes do NOT require release manager approval to be merged.