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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.84, 1,085.80 and 455.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.84, 1,085.80 and 455.24 is: 628.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.84 : 1,085.80 = 455.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.84/1,085.80 = 455.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.84x = 1,085.80 × 455.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.84x = 494,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,299.59/786.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.21

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