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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.48, 1,079.86 and 450.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.48, 1,079.86 and 450.95 is: 622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.48 : 1,079.86 = 450.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.48/1,079.86 = 450.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.48x = 1,079.86 × 450.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.48x = 486,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,964.44/782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.33

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