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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.66, 1,081.50 and 452.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.66, 1,081.50 and 452.10 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.66 : 1,081.50 = 452.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.66/1,081.50 = 452.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.66x = 1,081.50 × 452.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.66x = 488,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,946.15/783.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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