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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.80, 1,081.41 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.80, 1,081.41 and 452.22 is: 623.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.80 : 1,081.41 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.80/1,081.41 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.80x = 1,081.41 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.80x = 489,035.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,035.23/783.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.93

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