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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.59, 1,084.10 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.59, 1,084.10 and 454.01 is: 626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.59 : 1,084.10 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.59/1,084.10 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.59x = 1,084.10 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.59x = 492,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,184.55/785.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.52

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