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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.79, 1,079.11 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.79, 1,079.11 and 450.45 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.79 : 1,079.11 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.79/1,079.11 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.79x = 1,079.11 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.79x = 486,082.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,082.85/781.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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