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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.81, 1,084.16 and 454.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.81, 1,084.16 and 454.19 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.81 : 1,084.16 = 454.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.81/1,084.16 = 454.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.81x = 1,084.16 × 454.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.81x = 492,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,410.35/785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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