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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.81, 1,080.27 and 451.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.81, 1,080.27 and 451.23 is: 622.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.81 : 1,080.27 = 451.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.81/1,080.27 = 451.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.81x = 1,080.27 × 451.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.81x = 487,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,453.53/782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.70

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