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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.75, 1,085.94 and 455.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.75, 1,085.94 and 455.39 is: 628.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.75 : 1,085.94 = 455.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.75/1,085.94 = 455.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.75x = 1,085.94 × 455.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.75x = 494,524.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,524.86/786.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.57

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