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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.67, 1,085.60 and 455.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.67, 1,085.60 and 455.09 is: 628.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.67 : 1,085.60 = 455.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.67/1,085.60 = 455.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.67x = 1,085.60 × 455.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.67x = 494,045.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,045.70/786.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.02

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