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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.72, 1,085.63 and 455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.72, 1,085.63 and 455.12 is: 628.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.72 : 1,085.63 = 455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.72/1,085.63 = 455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.72x = 1,085.63 × 455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.72x = 494,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,091.93/786.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.04

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