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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.37, 1,080.68 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.37, 1,080.68 and 451.67 is: 623.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.37 : 1,080.68 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.37/1,080.68 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.37x = 1,080.68 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.37x = 488,113.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,113.72/783.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.10

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