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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.01, 1,084.68 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.01, 1,084.68 and 454.54 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.01 : 1,084.68 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.01/1,084.68 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.01x = 1,084.68 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.01x = 493,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,030.45/786.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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