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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.44, 1,083.88 and 453.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.44, 1,083.88 and 453.92 is: 626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.44 : 1,083.88 = 453.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.44/1,083.88 = 453.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.44x = 1,083.88 × 453.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.44x = 491,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,994.81/785.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.39

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