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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.75, 1,081.47 and 452.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.75, 1,081.47 and 452.12 is: 623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.75 : 1,081.47 = 452.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.75/1,081.47 = 452.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.75x = 1,081.47 × 452.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.75x = 488,946.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,946.55/783.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.86

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