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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.51, 1,081.49 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.51, 1,081.49 and 452.15 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.51 : 1,081.49 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.51/1,081.49 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.51x = 1,081.49 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.51x = 488,992.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,992.09/783.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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