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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.94, 1,079.15 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.94, 1,079.15 and 450.42 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.94 : 1,079.15 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.94/1,079.15 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.94x = 1,079.15 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.94x = 486,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,068.49/781.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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