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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.94, 1,081.74 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.94, 1,081.74 and 452.30 is: 624.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.94 : 1,081.74 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.94/1,081.74 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.94x = 1,081.74 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.94x = 489,271.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,271.00/783.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.12

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