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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,085.37 and 455.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,085.37 and 455.01 is: 627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,085.37 = 455.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,085.37 = 455.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,085.37 × 455.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 493,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,854.20/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.64

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