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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.73, 1,078.64 and 450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.73, 1,078.64 and 450.13 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.73 : 1,078.64 = 450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.73/1,078.64 = 450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.73x = 1,078.64 × 450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.73x = 485,529.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,529.01/781.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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