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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.98, 1,085.96 and 455.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.98, 1,085.96 and 455.52 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.98 : 1,085.96 = 455.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.98/1,085.96 = 455.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.98x = 1,085.96 × 455.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.98x = 494,676.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,676.50/786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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