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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.64, 1,079.88 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.64, 1,079.88 and 451.04 is: 622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.64 : 1,079.88 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.64/1,079.88 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.64x = 1,079.88 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.64x = 487,069.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,069.08/782.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.34

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