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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.92, 1,084.70 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.92, 1,084.70 and 454.55 is: 627.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.92 : 1,084.70 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.92/1,084.70 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.92x = 1,084.70 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.92x = 493,043.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,043.83/785.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.35

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