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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.61, 1,084.08 and 453.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.61, 1,084.08 and 453.81 is: 626.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.61 : 1,084.08 = 453.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.61/1,084.08 = 453.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.61x = 1,084.08 × 453.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.61x = 491,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,966.34/785.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.22

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