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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.61, 1,078.74 and 450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.61, 1,078.74 and 450.12 is: 621.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.61 : 1,078.74 = 450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.61/1,078.74 = 450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.61x = 1,078.74 × 450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.61x = 485,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,562.45/781.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.23

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