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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.57, 1,082.90 and 453.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.57, 1,082.90 and 453.19 is: 625.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.57 : 1,082.90 = 453.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.57/1,082.90 = 453.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.57x = 1,082.90 × 453.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.57x = 490,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,759.45/784.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.51

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