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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.66, 1,080.11 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.66, 1,080.11 and 451.10 is: 622.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.66 : 1,080.11 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.66/1,080.11 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.66x = 1,080.11 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.66x = 487,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,237.62/782.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.54

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