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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.86, 1,083 and 448.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.86, 1,083 and 448.75 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.86 : 1,083 = 448.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.86/1,083 = 448.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.86x = 1,083 × 448.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.86x = 485,996.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,996.25/784.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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