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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.06, 1,083.50 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.06, 1,083.50 and 449.04 is: 619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.06 : 1,083.50 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.06/1,083.50 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.06x = 1,083.50 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.06x = 486,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,534.84/785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.74

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