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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.48, 1,083.89 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.48, 1,083.89 and 454.02 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.48 : 1,083.89 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.48/1,083.89 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.48x = 1,083.89 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.48x = 492,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,102.25/785.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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