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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.80, 1,085.93 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.80, 1,085.93 and 455.18 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.80 : 1,085.93 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.80/1,085.93 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.80x = 1,085.93 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.80x = 494,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,293.62/786.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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