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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,082.97 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,082.97 and 453.24 is: 625.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,082.97 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,082.97 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,082.97 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 490,845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,845.32/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.37

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