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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.57, 1,175.07 and 450.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.57, 1,175.07 and 450.60 is: 674.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.57 : 1,175.07 = 450.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.57/1,175.07 = 450.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.57x = 1,175.07 × 450.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.57x = 529,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,483.83/784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.87

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