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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.15, 1,080.80 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.15, 1,080.80 and 451.68 is: 623.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.15 : 1,080.80 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.15/1,080.80 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.15x = 1,080.80 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.15x = 488,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,175.74/783.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.35

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