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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.86, 1,081.74 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.86, 1,081.74 and 452.32 is: 624.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.86 : 1,081.74 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.86/1,081.74 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.86x = 1,081.74 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.86x = 489,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,291.63/783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.21

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