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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.42, 1,085.39 and 455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.42, 1,085.39 and 455.05 is: 628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.42 : 1,085.39 = 455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.42/1,085.39 = 455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.42x = 1,085.39 × 455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.42x = 493,901.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,901.29/786.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.04

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