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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.68, 1,078.72 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.68, 1,078.72 and 450.16 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.68 : 1,078.72 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.68/1,078.72 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.68x = 1,078.72 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.68x = 485,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,596.60/781.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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