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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.68, 1,084.25 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.68, 1,084.25 and 454.13 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.68 : 1,084.25 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.68/1,084.25 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.68x = 1,084.25 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.68x = 492,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,390.45/785.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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