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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.48, 1,082.62 and 452.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.48, 1,082.62 and 452.95 is: 625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.48 : 1,082.62 = 452.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.48/1,082.62 = 452.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.48x = 1,082.62 × 452.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.48x = 490,372.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,372.73/784.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.09

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