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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.89, 1,078.77 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.89, 1,078.77 and 450.26 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.89 : 1,078.77 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.89/1,078.77 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.89x = 1,078.77 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.89x = 485,726.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,726.98/781.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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