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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,085.40 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,085.40 and 454.97 is: 627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,085.40 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,085.40 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,085.40 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 493,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,821.05/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.86

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