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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.63, 1,085.37 and 455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.63, 1,085.37 and 455.05 is: 627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.63 : 1,085.37 = 455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.63/1,085.37 = 455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.63x = 1,085.37 × 455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.63x = 493,892.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,892.19/786.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.86

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