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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.84, 1,083.04 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.84, 1,083.04 and 453.24 is: 625.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.84 : 1,083.04 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.84/1,083.04 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.84x = 1,083.04 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.84x = 490,877.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,877.05/784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.45

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