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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.99, 1,083.28 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.99, 1,083.28 and 453.41 is: 625.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.99 : 1,083.28 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.99/1,083.28 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.99x = 1,083.28 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.99x = 491,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,162.30/784.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.70

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