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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.16, 1,084.69 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.16, 1,084.69 and 454.53 is: 627.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.16 : 1,084.69 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.16/1,084.69 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.16x = 1,084.69 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.16x = 493,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,024.15/786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.13

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