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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.76, 1,078.93 and 450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.76, 1,078.93 and 450.17 is: 621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.76 : 1,078.93 = 450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.76/1,078.93 = 450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.76x = 1,078.93 × 450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.76x = 485,703.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,703.49/781.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.30

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