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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.68, 1,080.12 and 451.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.68, 1,080.12 and 451.16 is: 622.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.68 : 1,080.12 = 451.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.68/1,080.12 = 451.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.68x = 1,080.12 × 451.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.68x = 487,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,306.94/782.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.61

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