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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.74, 1,083.03 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.74, 1,083.03 and 453.16 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.74 : 1,083.03 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.74/1,083.03 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.74x = 1,083.03 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.74x = 490,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,783.17/784.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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