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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,175.55 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,175.55 and 450.90 is: 675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,175.55 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,175.55 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,175.55 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 530,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,055.50/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.33

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