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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,081.66 and 452.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,081.66 and 452.37 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,081.66 = 452.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,081.66 = 452.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,081.66 × 452.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 489,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,310.53/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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