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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.92, 1,082.88 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.92, 1,082.88 and 453.29 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.92 : 1,082.88 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.92/1,082.88 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.92x = 1,082.88 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.92x = 490,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,853.26/784.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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