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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784, 1,081.92 and 452.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784, 1,081.92 and 452.54 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784 : 1,081.92 = 452.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784/1,081.92 = 452.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784x = 1,081.92 × 452.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784x = 489,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,612.08/784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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