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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.04, 1,084.86 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.04, 1,084.86 and 454.48 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.04 : 1,084.86 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.04/1,084.86 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.04x = 1,084.86 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.04x = 493,044.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,044.46/786.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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