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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,078.79 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,078.79 and 450.23 is: 621.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,078.79 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,078.79 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,078.79 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 485,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,695.98/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.27

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