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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.82, 1,078.52 and 450.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.82, 1,078.52 and 450.05 is: 620.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.82 : 1,078.52 = 450.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.82/1,078.52 = 450.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.82x = 1,078.52 × 450.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.82x = 485,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,380.28/781.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.84

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