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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.24, 1,079.45 and 450.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.24, 1,079.45 and 450.71 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.24 : 1,079.45 = 450.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.24/1,079.45 = 450.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.24x = 1,079.45 × 450.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.24x = 486,523.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,523.30/782.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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