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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.97, 1,078.90 and 450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.97, 1,078.90 and 450.27 is: 621.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.97 : 1,078.90 = 450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.97/1,078.90 = 450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.97x = 1,078.90 × 450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.97x = 485,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,795.18/781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.25

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