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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.07, 1,081.98 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.07, 1,081.98 and 452.51 is: 624.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.07 : 1,081.98 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.07/1,081.98 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.07x = 1,081.98 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.07x = 489,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,606.77/784.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.44

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