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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.78, 1,084.38 and 445.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.78, 1,084.38 and 445.07 is: 614.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.78 : 1,084.38 = 445.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.78/1,084.38 = 445.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.78x = 1,084.38 × 445.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.78x = 482,619.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,619.58/785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.20

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