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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.62, 1,079.97 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.62, 1,079.97 and 451.26 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.62 : 1,079.97 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.62/1,079.97 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.62x = 1,079.97 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.62x = 487,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,345.57/782.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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