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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,081.26 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,081.26 and 451.62 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,081.26 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,081.26 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,081.26 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 488,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,318.64/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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