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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.65, 1,084.01 and 454.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.65, 1,084.01 and 454.06 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.65 : 1,084.01 = 454.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.65/1,084.01 = 454.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.65x = 1,084.01 × 454.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.65x = 492,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,199.84/785.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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