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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786, 1,084.70 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786, 1,084.70 and 454.53 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786 : 1,084.70 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786/1,084.70 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786x = 1,084.70 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786x = 493,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,028.69/786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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