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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.70, 1,080.05 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.70, 1,080.05 and 451.05 is: 622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.70 : 1,080.05 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.70/1,080.05 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.70x = 1,080.05 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.70x = 487,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,154.30/782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.40

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