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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.01, 1,083.58 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.01, 1,083.58 and 453.57 is: 626.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.01 : 1,083.58 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.01/1,083.58 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.01x = 1,083.58 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.01x = 491,479.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,479.38/785.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.08

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