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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.94, 1,080.34 and 451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.94, 1,080.34 and 451.33 is: 622.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.94 : 1,080.34 = 451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.94/1,080.34 = 451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.94x = 1,080.34 × 451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.94x = 487,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,589.85/782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.77

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