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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.02, 1,086.02 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.02, 1,086.02 and 455.54 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.02 : 1,086.02 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.02/1,086.02 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.02x = 1,086.02 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.02x = 494,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,725.55/787.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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