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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.11, 1,080.66 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.11, 1,080.66 and 451.59 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.11 : 1,080.66 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.11/1,080.66 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.11x = 1,080.66 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.11x = 488,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,015.25/783.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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