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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.85, 1,079.97 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.85, 1,079.97 and 451.15 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.85 : 1,079.97 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.85/1,079.97 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.85x = 1,079.97 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.85x = 487,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,228.47/782.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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