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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.18, 1,079.41 and 450.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.18, 1,079.41 and 450.55 is: 621.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.18 : 1,079.41 = 450.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.18/1,079.41 = 450.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.18x = 1,079.41 × 450.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.18x = 486,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,322.78/782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.75

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