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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.67, 1,080.08 and 451.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.67, 1,080.08 and 451.09 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.67 : 1,080.08 = 451.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.67/1,080.08 = 451.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.67x = 1,080.08 × 451.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.67x = 487,213.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,213.29/782.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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