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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.93, 1,080.45 and 451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.93, 1,080.45 and 451.38 is: 622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.93 : 1,080.45 = 451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.93/1,080.45 = 451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.93x = 1,080.45 × 451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.93x = 487,693.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,693.52/782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.91

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