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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.23, 1,085.01 and 454.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.23, 1,085.01 and 454.69 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.23 : 1,085.01 = 454.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.23/1,085.01 = 454.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.23x = 1,085.01 × 454.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.23x = 493,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,343.20/786.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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