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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.69, 1,083.95 and 454.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.69, 1,083.95 and 454.00 is: 626.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.69 : 1,083.95 = 454.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.69/1,083.95 = 454.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.69x = 1,083.95 × 454.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.69x = 492,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,111.73/785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.34

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