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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.36, 1,080.97 and 451.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.36, 1,080.97 and 451.56 is: 623.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.36 : 1,080.97 = 451.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.36/1,080.97 = 451.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.36x = 1,080.97 × 451.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.36x = 488,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,122.81/783.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.11

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