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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.80, 1,083.17 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.80, 1,083.17 and 453.18 is: 625.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.80 : 1,083.17 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.80/1,083.17 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.80x = 1,083.17 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.80x = 490,868.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,868.71/784.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.47

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