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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.52, 1,080.97 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.52, 1,080.97 and 452.03 is: 623.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.52 : 1,080.97 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.52/1,080.97 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.52x = 1,080.97 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.52x = 488,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,624.33/783.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.63

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