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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.39, 1,079.52 and 450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.39, 1,079.52 and 450.69 is: 621.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.39 : 1,079.52 = 450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.39/1,079.52 = 450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.39x = 1,079.52 × 450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.39x = 486,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,528.87/782.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.85

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