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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.92, 1,079.10 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.92, 1,079.10 and 450.42 is: 621.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.92 : 1,079.10 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.92/1,079.10 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.92x = 1,079.10 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.92x = 486,048.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,048.22/781.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.61

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