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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.42, 1,085.31 and 454.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.42, 1,085.31 and 454.93 is: 627.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.42 : 1,085.31 = 454.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.42/1,085.31 = 454.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.42x = 1,085.31 × 454.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.42x = 493,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,737.37/786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.83

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