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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.07, 1,080.69 and 451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.07, 1,080.69 and 451.52 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.07 : 1,080.69 = 451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.07/1,080.69 = 451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.07x = 1,080.69 × 451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.07x = 487,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,955.85/783.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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