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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.17, 1,083.51 and 453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.17, 1,083.51 and 453.61 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.17 : 1,083.51 = 453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.17/1,083.51 = 453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.17x = 1,083.51 × 453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.17x = 491,490.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,490.97/785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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