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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,085.46 and 455.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,085.46 and 455.06 is: 627.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,085.46 = 455.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,085.46 = 455.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,085.46 × 455.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 493,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,953.28/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.95

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