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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.95, 1,079.17 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.95, 1,079.17 and 450.39 is: 621.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.95 : 1,079.17 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.95/1,079.17 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.95x = 1,079.17 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.95x = 486,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,047.38/781.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.58

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