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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,083.85 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,083.85 and 453.85 is: 626.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,083.85 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,083.85 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,083.85 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 491,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,901.48/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.25

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