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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.92, 1,085.87 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.92, 1,085.87 and 455.46 is: 628.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.92 : 1,085.87 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.92/1,085.87 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.92x = 1,085.87 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.92x = 494,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,567.42/786.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.48

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