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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.63, 1,084.04 and 453.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.63, 1,084.04 and 453.99 is: 626.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.63 : 1,084.04 = 453.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.63/1,084.04 = 453.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.63x = 1,084.04 × 453.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.63x = 492,141.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,141.05/785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.43

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