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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,086.20 and 455.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,086.20 and 455.61 is: 628.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,086.20 = 455.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,086.20 = 455.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,086.20 × 455.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 494,883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,883.58/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.76

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