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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.35, 1,080.92 and 451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.35, 1,080.92 and 451.77 is: 623.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.35 : 1,080.92 = 451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.35/1,080.92 = 451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.35x = 1,080.92 × 451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.35x = 488,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,328.36/783.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.39

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