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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,080.45 and 451.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,080.45 and 451.41 is: 622.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,080.45 = 451.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,080.45 = 451.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,080.45 × 451.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 487,725.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,725.93/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.89

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