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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.99, 1,084.65 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.99, 1,084.65 and 454.41 is: 627.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.99 : 1,084.65 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.99/1,084.65 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.99x = 1,084.65 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.99x = 492,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,875.81/785.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.08

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