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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.55, 1,084.20 and 453.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.55, 1,084.20 and 453.93 is: 626.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.55 : 1,084.20 = 453.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.55/1,084.20 = 453.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.55x = 1,084.20 × 453.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.55x = 492,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,150.91/785.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.50

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