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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.58, 1,078.65 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.58, 1,078.65 and 445.52 is: 614.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.58 : 1,078.65 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.58/1,078.65 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.58x = 1,078.65 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.58x = 480,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,562.84/781.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.86

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