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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.22, 1,080.96 and 451.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.22, 1,080.96 and 451.65 is: 623.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.22 : 1,080.96 = 451.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.22/1,080.96 = 451.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.22x = 1,080.96 × 451.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.22x = 488,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,215.58/783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.34

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