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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.63, 1,082.76 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.63, 1,082.76 and 453.24 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.63 : 1,082.76 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.63/1,082.76 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.63x = 1,082.76 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.63x = 490,750.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,750.14/784.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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