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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.92, 1,080.48 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.92, 1,080.48 and 451.36 is: 622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.92 : 1,080.48 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.92/1,080.48 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.92x = 1,080.48 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.92x = 487,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,685.45/782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.91

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