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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.81, 1,079.17 and 450.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.81, 1,079.17 and 450.37 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.81 : 1,079.17 = 450.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.81/1,079.17 = 450.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.81x = 1,079.17 × 450.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.81x = 486,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,022.81/781.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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