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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.13, 1,083.03 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.13, 1,083.03 and 453.50 is: 625.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.13 : 1,083.03 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.13/1,083.03 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.13x = 1,083.03 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.13x = 491,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,146.42/785.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.56

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