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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.26, 1,083.75 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.26, 1,083.75 and 453.77 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.26 : 1,083.75 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.26/1,083.75 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.26x = 1,083.75 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.26x = 491,767.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,767.82/785.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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