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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.15, 1,082.10 and 452.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.15, 1,082.10 and 452.53 is: 624.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.15 : 1,082.10 = 452.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.15/1,082.10 = 452.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.15x = 1,082.10 × 452.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.15x = 489,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,682.71/784.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.48

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