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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.60, 1,080.08 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.60, 1,080.08 and 451.04 is: 622.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.60 : 1,080.08 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.60/1,080.08 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.60x = 1,080.08 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.60x = 487,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,159.28/782.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.49

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