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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.10, 1,080.57 and 451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.10, 1,080.57 and 451.54 is: 623.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.10 : 1,080.57 = 451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.10/1,080.57 = 451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.10x = 1,080.57 × 451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.10x = 487,920.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,920.58/783.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.06

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