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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.05, 1,083.60 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.05, 1,083.60 and 453.71 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.05 : 1,083.60 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.05/1,083.60 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.05x = 1,083.60 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.05x = 491,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,640.16/785.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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