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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.96, 1,080.42 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.96, 1,080.42 and 451.42 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.96 : 1,080.42 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.96/1,080.42 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.96x = 1,080.42 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.96x = 487,717.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,717.79/782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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