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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.74, 1,081.42 and 452.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.74, 1,081.42 and 452.18 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.74 : 1,081.42 = 452.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.74/1,081.42 = 452.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.74x = 1,081.42 × 452.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.74x = 488,998.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,998.07/783.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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