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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.81, 1,086.01 and 455.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.81, 1,086.01 and 455.44 is: 628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.81 : 1,086.01 = 455.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.81/1,086.01 = 455.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.81x = 1,086.01 × 455.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.81x = 494,610.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,610.58/786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.62

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