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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.62, 1,085.51 and 455.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.62, 1,085.51 and 455.04 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.62 : 1,085.51 = 455.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.62/1,085.51 = 455.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.62x = 1,085.51 × 455.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.62x = 493,948.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,948.20/786.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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