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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.32, 1,084.76 and 454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.32, 1,084.76 and 454.67 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.32 : 1,084.76 = 454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.32/1,084.76 = 454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.32x = 1,084.76 × 454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.32x = 493,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,200.13/786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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