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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.45, 1,081.35 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.45, 1,081.35 and 452.07 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.45 : 1,081.35 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.45/1,081.35 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.45x = 1,081.35 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.45x = 488,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,845.89/783.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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