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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.22, 1,082.20 and 452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.22, 1,082.20 and 452.63 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.22 : 1,082.20 = 452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.22/1,082.20 = 452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.22x = 1,082.20 × 452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.22x = 489,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,833.92/784.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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