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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.24, 1,086.30 and 455.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.24, 1,086.30 and 455.77 is: 628.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.24 : 1,086.30 = 455.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.24/1,086.30 = 455.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.24x = 1,086.30 × 455.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.24x = 495,098.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,098.66/787.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.91

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