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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.85, 1,083.27 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.85, 1,083.27 and 453.47 is: 625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.85 : 1,083.27 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.85/1,083.27 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.85x = 1,083.27 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.85x = 491,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,225.03/784.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.89

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