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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.49, 1,082.63 and 452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.49, 1,082.63 and 452.92 is: 625.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.49 : 1,082.63 = 452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.49/1,082.63 = 452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.49x = 1,082.63 × 452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.49x = 490,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,344.78/784.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.05

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