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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.30, 1,083.70 and 453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.30, 1,083.70 and 453.79 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.30 : 1,083.70 = 453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.30/1,083.70 = 453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.30x = 1,083.70 × 453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.30x = 491,772.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,772.22/785.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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