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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.90, 1,080.15 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.90, 1,080.15 and 451.13 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.90 : 1,080.15 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.90/1,080.15 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.90x = 1,080.15 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.90x = 487,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,282.67/782.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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