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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,080.48 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,080.48 and 451.39 is: 622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,080.48 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,080.48 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,080.48 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 487,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,717.87/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.76

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