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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.91, 1,081.65 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.91, 1,081.65 and 452.26 is: 624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.91 : 1,081.65 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.91/1,081.65 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.91x = 1,081.65 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.91x = 489,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,187.03/783.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.03

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