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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.80, 1,084.11 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.80, 1,084.11 and 454.11 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.80 : 1,084.11 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.80/1,084.11 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.80x = 1,084.11 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.80x = 492,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,297.50/785.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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