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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.07, 1,080.75 and 451.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.07, 1,080.75 and 451.43 is: 623.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.07 : 1,080.75 = 451.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.07/1,080.75 = 451.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.07x = 1,080.75 × 451.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.07x = 487,882.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,882.97/783.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.04

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