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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.33, 1,085.04 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.33, 1,085.04 and 454.50 is: 627.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.33 : 1,085.04 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.33/1,085.04 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.33x = 1,085.04 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.33x = 493,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,150.68/786.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.15

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