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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.27, 1,086.54 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.27, 1,086.54 and 455.80 is: 629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.27 : 1,086.54 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.27/1,086.54 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.27x = 1,086.54 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.27x = 495,237.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,237.22/787.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.06

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