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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,083.53 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,083.53 and 453.62 is: 625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,083.53 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,083.53 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,083.53 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 491,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,510.88/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.93

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