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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.88, 1,083.18 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.88, 1,083.18 and 453.32 is: 625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.88 : 1,083.18 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.88/1,083.18 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.88x = 1,083.18 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.88x = 491,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,027.16/784.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.61

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