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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.07, 1,084.77 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.07, 1,084.77 and 454.47 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.07 : 1,084.77 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.07/1,084.77 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.07x = 1,084.77 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.07x = 492,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,990.00/786.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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