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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.52, 1,085.47 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.52, 1,085.47 and 455.01 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.52 : 1,085.47 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.52/1,085.47 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.52x = 1,085.47 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.52x = 493,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,897.06/786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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