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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.18, 1,083.56 and 449.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.18, 1,083.56 and 449.15 is: 619.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.18 : 1,083.56 = 449.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.18/1,083.56 = 449.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.18x = 1,083.56 × 449.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.18x = 486,678.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,678.73/785.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.83

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