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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.95, 1,085.80 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.95, 1,085.80 and 455.31 is: 628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.95 : 1,085.80 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.95/1,085.80 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.95x = 1,085.80 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.95x = 494,375.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,375.60/786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.22

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