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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.52, 1,084.07 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.52, 1,084.07 and 454.01 is: 626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.52 : 1,084.07 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.52/1,084.07 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.52x = 1,084.07 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.52x = 492,178.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,178.62/785.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.56

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