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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.51, 1,079.76 and 450.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.51, 1,079.76 and 450.91 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.51 : 1,079.76 = 450.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.51/1,079.76 = 450.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.51x = 1,079.76 × 450.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.51x = 486,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,875.71/782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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