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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.20, 1,079.38 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.20, 1,079.38 and 450.56 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.20 : 1,079.38 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.20/1,079.38 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.20x = 1,079.38 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.20x = 486,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,325.45/782.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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