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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.98, 1,084.85 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.98, 1,084.85 and 454.36 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.98 : 1,084.85 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.98/1,084.85 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.98x = 1,084.85 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.98x = 492,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,914.94/785.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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