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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.15, 1,084.75 and 454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.15, 1,084.75 and 454.46 is: 627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.15 : 1,084.75 = 454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.15/1,084.75 = 454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.15x = 1,084.75 × 454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.15x = 492,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,968.93/786.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.07

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