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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.84, 1,083.18 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.84, 1,083.18 and 453.28 is: 625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.84 : 1,083.18 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.84/1,083.18 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.84x = 1,083.18 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.84x = 490,983.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,983.83/784.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.58

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