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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.00, 1,083.32 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.00, 1,083.32 and 453.53 is: 625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.00 : 1,083.32 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.00/1,083.32 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.00x = 1,083.32 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.00x = 491,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,310.44/785.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.88

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