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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.61, 1,079.87 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.61, 1,079.87 and 450.96 is: 622.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.61 : 1,079.87 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.61/1,079.87 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.61x = 1,079.87 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.61x = 486,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,975.92/782.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.25

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