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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.05, 1,083.49 and 453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.05, 1,083.49 and 453.58 is: 626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.05 : 1,083.49 = 453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.05/1,083.49 = 453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.05x = 1,083.49 × 453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.05x = 491,445.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,445.55/785.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.01

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