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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.14, 1,083.39 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.14, 1,083.39 and 453.52 is: 625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.14 : 1,083.39 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.14/1,083.39 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.14x = 1,083.39 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.14x = 491,339.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,339.03/785.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.80

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