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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.18, 1,086.32 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.18, 1,086.32 and 455.63 is: 628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.18 : 1,086.32 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.18/1,086.32 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.18x = 1,086.32 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.18x = 494,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,959.98/787.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.78

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