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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.26, 1,081 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.26, 1,081 and 451.68 is: 623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.26 : 1,081 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.26/1,081 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.26x = 1,081 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.26x = 488,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,266.08/783.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.38

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