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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.61, 1,082.80 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.61, 1,082.80 and 453.15 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.61 : 1,082.80 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.61/1,082.80 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.61x = 1,082.80 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.61x = 490,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,671.39/784.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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