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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783.99, 1,082.04 and 452.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783.99, 1,082.04 and 452.61 is: 624.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783.99 : 1,082.04 = 452.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783.99/1,082.04 = 452.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783.99x = 1,082.04 × 452.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783.99x = 489,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,742.12/783.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.68

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