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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.51, 1,082.89 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.51, 1,082.89 and 453.07 is: 625.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.51 : 1,082.89 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.51/1,082.89 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.51x = 1,082.89 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.51x = 490,626.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,626.89/784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.39

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