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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.21, 1,079.56 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.21, 1,079.56 and 450.57 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.21 : 1,079.56 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.21/1,079.56 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.21x = 1,079.56 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.21x = 486,418.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,418.48/782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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