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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782.98, 1,080.60 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782.98, 1,080.60 and 451.42 is: 623.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782.98 : 1,080.60 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782.98/1,080.60 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782.98x = 1,080.60 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782.98x = 487,804.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,804.45/782.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.01

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