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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.78, 1,085.49 and 455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.78, 1,085.49 and 455.13 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.78 : 1,085.49 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.78/1,085.49 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.78x = 1,085.49 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.78x = 494,039.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,039.06/786.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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