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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782, 1,079.20 and 445.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782, 1,079.20 and 445.96 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782 : 1,079.20 = 445.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782/1,079.20 = 445.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782x = 1,079.20 × 445.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782x = 481,280.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,280.03/782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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