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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.64, 1,082.79 and 453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.64, 1,082.79 and 453.06 is: 625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.64 : 1,082.79 = 453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.64/1,082.79 = 453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.64x = 1,082.79 × 453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.64x = 490,568.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,568.84/784.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.22

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