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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.01, 1,080.62 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.01, 1,080.62 and 451.52 is: 623.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.01 : 1,080.62 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.01/1,080.62 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.01x = 1,080.62 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.01x = 487,921.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,921.54/783.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.14

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