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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,084.57 and 454.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,084.57 and 454.31 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,084.57 = 454.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,084.57 = 454.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,084.57 × 454.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 492,725.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,725.57/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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