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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.99, 1,079.17 and 450.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.99, 1,079.17 and 450.50 is: 621.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.99 : 1,079.17 = 450.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.99/1,079.17 = 450.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.99x = 1,079.17 × 450.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.99x = 486,159.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,159.56/781.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.70

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