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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.06, 1,083.27 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.06, 1,083.27 and 453.41 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.06 : 1,083.27 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.06/1,083.27 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.06x = 1,083.27 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.06x = 491,165.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,165.45/785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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