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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,082.97 and 453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,082.97 and 453.43 is: 625.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,082.97 = 453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,082.97 = 453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,082.97 × 453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 491,052.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,052.44/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.63

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