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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.45, 1,084.11 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.45, 1,084.11 and 454.07 is: 626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.45 : 1,084.11 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.45/1,084.11 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.45x = 1,084.11 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.45x = 492,261.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,261.83/785.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.73

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