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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.14, 1,079.43 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.14, 1,079.43 and 450.58 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.14 : 1,079.43 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.14/1,079.43 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.14x = 1,079.43 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.14x = 486,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,369.57/782.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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