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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.04, 1,084.61 and 454.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.04, 1,084.61 and 454.37 is: 626.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.04 : 1,084.61 = 454.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.04/1,084.61 = 454.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.04x = 1,084.61 × 454.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.04x = 492,809.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,809.96/786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.95

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