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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.96, 1,078.88 and 445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.96, 1,078.88 and 445.87 is: 615.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.96 : 1,078.88 = 445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.96/1,078.88 = 445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.96x = 1,078.88 × 445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.96x = 481,034.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,034.83/781.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.17

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