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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.67, 1,084.22 and 454.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.67, 1,084.22 and 454.09 is: 626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.67 : 1,084.22 = 454.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.67/1,084.22 = 454.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.67x = 1,084.22 × 454.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.67x = 492,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,333.46/785.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.64

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