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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.14, 1,080.69 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.14, 1,080.69 and 451.74 is: 623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.14 : 1,080.69 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.14/1,080.69 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.14x = 1,080.69 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.14x = 488,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,190.90/783.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.38

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