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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.81, 1,083.03 and 453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.81, 1,083.03 and 453.23 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.81 : 1,083.03 = 453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.81/1,083.03 = 453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.81x = 1,083.03 × 453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.81x = 490,861.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,861.69/784.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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