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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.60, 1,080.17 and 451.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.60, 1,080.17 and 451.14 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.60 : 1,080.17 = 451.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.60/1,080.17 = 451.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.60x = 1,080.17 × 451.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.60x = 487,303.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,303.28/782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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