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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.23, 1,082.25 and 452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.23, 1,082.25 and 452.69 is: 624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.23 : 1,082.25 = 452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.23/1,082.25 = 452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.23x = 1,082.25 × 452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.23x = 489,918.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,918.34/784.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.71

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