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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.96, 1,086.03 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.96, 1,086.03 and 455.51 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.96 : 1,086.03 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.96/1,086.03 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.96x = 1,086.03 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.96x = 494,692.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,692.10/786.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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