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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.65, 1,083.02 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.65, 1,083.02 and 453.27 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.65 : 1,083.02 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.65/1,083.02 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.65x = 1,083.02 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.65x = 490,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,902.27/784.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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