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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.16, 1,080.78 and 451.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.16, 1,080.78 and 451.60 is: 623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.16 : 1,080.78 = 451.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.16/1,080.78 = 451.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.16x = 1,080.78 × 451.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.16x = 488,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,080.25/783.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.22

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