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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.01, 1,079.11 and 450.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.01, 1,079.11 and 450.42 is: 621.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.01 : 1,079.11 = 450.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.01/1,079.11 = 450.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.01x = 1,079.11 × 450.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.01x = 486,052.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,052.73/782.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.54

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