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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.88, 1,078.84 and 450.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.88, 1,078.84 and 450.23 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.88 : 1,078.84 = 450.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.88/1,078.84 = 450.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.88x = 1,078.84 × 450.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.88x = 485,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,719.61/781.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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