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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.03, 1,084.65 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.03, 1,084.65 and 454.41 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.03 : 1,084.65 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.03/1,084.65 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.03x = 1,084.65 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.03x = 492,875.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,875.81/786.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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