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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.14, 1,084.77 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.14, 1,084.77 and 454.52 is: 627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.14 : 1,084.77 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.14/1,084.77 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.14x = 1,084.77 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.14x = 493,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,049.66/786.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.18

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