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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.12, 1,081.83 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.12, 1,081.83 and 452.50 is: 624.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.12 : 1,081.83 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.12/1,081.83 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.12x = 1,081.83 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.12x = 489,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,528.08/784.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.30

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