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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.08, 1,175.58 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.08, 1,175.58 and 455.22 is: 682.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.08 : 1,175.58 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.08/1,175.58 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.08x = 1,175.58 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.08x = 535,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,147.53/784.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.52

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