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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.04, 1,081.89 and 452.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.04, 1,081.89 and 452.48 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.04 : 1,081.89 = 452.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.04/1,081.89 = 452.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.04x = 1,081.89 × 452.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.04x = 489,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,528.18/784.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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