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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.18, 1,083.56 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.18, 1,083.56 and 453.63 is: 626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.18 : 1,083.56 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.18/1,083.56 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.18x = 1,083.56 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.18x = 491,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,533.05/785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.02

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