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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.53, 1,081.54 and 452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.53, 1,081.54 and 452.09 is: 624.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.53 : 1,081.54 = 452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.53/1,081.54 = 452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.53x = 1,081.54 × 452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.53x = 488,952.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,952.29/783.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.04

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