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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.54, 1,081.26 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.54, 1,081.26 and 452.07 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.54 : 1,081.26 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.54/1,081.26 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.54x = 1,081.26 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.54x = 488,805.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,805.21/783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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