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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.10, 1,086.17 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.10, 1,086.17 and 455.51 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.10 : 1,086.17 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.10/1,086.17 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.10x = 1,086.17 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.10x = 494,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,753.59/787.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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