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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.83, 1,085.76 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.83, 1,085.76 and 450.74 is: 621.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.83 : 1,085.76 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.83/1,085.76 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.83x = 1,085.76 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.83x = 489,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,398.18/786.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.99

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