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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,083.02 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,083.02 and 453.24 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,083.02 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,083.02 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,083.02 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 490,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,867.98/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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