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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.30, 1,083.76 and 453.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.30, 1,083.76 and 453.80 is: 626.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.30 : 1,083.76 = 453.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.30/1,083.76 = 453.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.30x = 1,083.76 × 453.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.30x = 491,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,811.86/785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.28

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