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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.57, 1,081.52 and 452.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.57, 1,081.52 and 452.19 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.57 : 1,081.52 = 452.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.57/1,081.52 = 452.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.57x = 1,081.52 × 452.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.57x = 489,050.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,050.27/783.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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