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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.42, 1,082.33 and 452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.42, 1,082.33 and 452.76 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.42 : 1,082.33 = 452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.42/1,082.33 = 452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.42x = 1,082.33 × 452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.42x = 490,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,031.11/784.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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