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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.31, 1,079.52 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.31, 1,079.52 and 450.66 is: 621.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.31 : 1,079.52 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.31/1,079.52 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.31x = 1,079.52 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.31x = 486,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,496.48/782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.87

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