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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.81, 1,084.50 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.81, 1,084.50 and 454.21 is: 626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.81 : 1,084.50 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.81/1,084.50 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.81x = 1,084.50 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.81x = 492,588.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,588.03/785.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.85

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