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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.78, 1,080.23 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.78, 1,080.23 and 451.20 is: 622.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.78 : 1,080.23 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.78/1,080.23 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.78x = 1,080.23 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.78x = 487,401.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,401.69/782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.66

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