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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.58, 1,081.38 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.58, 1,081.38 and 452.03 is: 623.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.58 : 1,081.38 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.58/1,081.38 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.58x = 1,081.38 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.58x = 488,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,810.79/783.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.82

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