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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.75, 1,084.13 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.75, 1,084.13 and 454.10 is: 626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.75 : 1,084.13 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.75/1,084.13 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.75x = 1,084.13 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.75x = 492,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,303.43/785.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.54

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