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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.98, 1,079.16 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.98, 1,079.16 and 450.42 is: 621.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.98 : 1,079.16 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.98/1,079.16 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.98x = 1,079.16 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.98x = 486,075.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,075.25/781.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.60

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