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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.86, 1,079.15 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.86, 1,079.15 and 450.48 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.86 : 1,079.15 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.86/1,079.15 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.86x = 1,079.15 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.86x = 486,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,133.24/781.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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