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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.84, 1,078.93 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.84, 1,078.93 and 450.26 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.84 : 1,078.93 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.84/1,078.93 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.84x = 1,078.93 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.84x = 485,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,799.02/781.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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