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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.12, 1,083.12 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.12, 1,083.12 and 453.29 is: 625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.12 : 1,083.12 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.12/1,083.12 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.12x = 1,083.12 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.12x = 490,967.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,967.46/785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.34

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