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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.41, 1,081.07 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.41, 1,081.07 and 451.89 is: 623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.41 : 1,081.07 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.41/1,081.07 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.41x = 1,081.07 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.41x = 488,524.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,524.16/783.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.59

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