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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.83, 1,080.33 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.83, 1,080.33 and 451.27 is: 622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.83 : 1,080.33 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.83/1,080.33 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.83x = 1,080.33 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.83x = 487,516.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,516.13/782.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.76

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