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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.04, 1,083.27 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.04, 1,083.27 and 453.48 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.04 : 1,083.27 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.04/1,083.27 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.04x = 1,083.27 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.04x = 491,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,241.28/785.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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