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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.44, 1,082.51 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.44, 1,082.51 and 453.05 is: 625.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.44 : 1,082.51 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.44/1,082.51 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.44x = 1,082.51 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.44x = 490,429.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,429.24/784.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.20

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