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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.17, 1,079.39 and 450.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.17, 1,079.39 and 450.59 is: 621.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.17 : 1,079.39 = 450.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.17/1,079.39 = 450.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.17x = 1,079.39 × 450.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.17x = 486,356.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,356.94/782.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.81

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