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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.13, 1,080.85 and 451.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.13, 1,080.85 and 451.49 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.13 : 1,080.85 = 451.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.13/1,080.85 = 451.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.13x = 1,080.85 × 451.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.13x = 487,992.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,992.97/783.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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