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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.21, 1,079.53 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.21, 1,079.53 and 450.66 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.21 : 1,079.53 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.21/1,079.53 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.21x = 1,079.53 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.21x = 486,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,503.91/782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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