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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.09, 1,080.65 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.09, 1,080.65 and 451.55 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.09 : 1,080.65 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.09/1,080.65 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.09x = 1,080.65 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.09x = 487,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,963.23/783.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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