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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.89, 1,083.18 and 453.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.89, 1,083.18 and 453.34 is: 625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.89 : 1,083.18 = 453.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.89/1,083.18 = 453.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.89x = 1,083.18 × 453.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.89x = 491,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,041.14/784.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.62

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