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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.51, 1,082.59 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.51, 1,082.59 and 453.12 is: 625.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.51 : 1,082.59 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.51/1,082.59 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.51x = 1,082.59 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.51x = 490,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,543.18/784.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.29

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