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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.63, 1,080.01 and 451.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.63, 1,080.01 and 451.24 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.63 : 1,080.01 = 451.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.63/1,080.01 = 451.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.63x = 1,080.01 × 451.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.63x = 487,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,342.58/782.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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