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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.51, 1,079.84 and 450.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.51, 1,079.84 and 450.97 is: 622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.51 : 1,079.84 = 450.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.51/1,079.84 = 450.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.51x = 1,079.84 × 450.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.51x = 486,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,973.87/782.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.33

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