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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.75, 1,082.81 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.75, 1,082.81 and 453.05 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.75 : 1,082.81 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.75/1,082.81 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.75x = 1,082.81 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.75x = 490,564.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,564.81/784.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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