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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.86, 1,082.90 and 453.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.86, 1,082.90 and 453.30 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.86 : 1,082.90 = 453.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.86/1,082.90 = 453.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.86x = 1,082.90 × 453.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.86x = 490,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,878.57/784.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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