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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.55, 1,083.99 and 453.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.55, 1,083.99 and 453.75 is: 626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.55 : 1,083.99 = 453.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.55/1,083.99 = 453.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.55x = 1,083.99 × 453.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.55x = 491,860.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,860.46/785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.14

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