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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,083.83 and 454.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,083.83 and 454.15 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,083.83 = 454.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,083.83 = 454.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,083.83 × 454.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 492,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,216.41/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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