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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.31, 1,082.09 and 452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.31, 1,082.09 and 452.69 is: 624.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.31 : 1,082.09 = 452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.31/1,082.09 = 452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.31x = 1,082.09 × 452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.31x = 489,851.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,851.10/784.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.57

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