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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.02, 1,083.26 and 453.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.02, 1,083.26 and 453.46 is: 625.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.02 : 1,083.26 = 453.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.02/1,083.26 = 453.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.02x = 1,083.26 × 453.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.02x = 491,215.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,215.08/785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.74

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