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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.73, 1,078.92 and 450.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.73, 1,078.92 and 450.09 is: 621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.73 : 1,078.92 = 450.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.73/1,078.92 = 450.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.73x = 1,078.92 × 450.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.73x = 485,611.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,611.55/781.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.20

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