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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.56, 1,082.68 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.56, 1,082.68 and 452.97 is: 625.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.56 : 1,082.68 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.56/1,082.68 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.56x = 1,082.68 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.56x = 490,421.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,421.56/784.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.09

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