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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.94, 1,086.16 and 455.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.94, 1,086.16 and 455.56 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.94 : 1,086.16 = 455.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.94/1,086.16 = 455.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.94x = 1,086.16 × 455.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.94x = 494,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,811.05/786.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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