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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.91, 1,079.01 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.91, 1,079.01 and 450.11 is: 621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.91 : 1,079.01 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.91/1,079.01 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.91x = 1,079.01 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.91x = 485,673.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,673.19/781.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.14

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