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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.17, 1,082.15 and 452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.17, 1,082.15 and 452.59 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.17 : 1,082.15 = 452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.17/1,082.15 = 452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.17x = 1,082.15 × 452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.17x = 489,770.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,770.27/784.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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