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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.29, 1,086.33 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.29, 1,086.33 and 455.66 is: 628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.29 : 1,086.33 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.29/1,086.33 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.29x = 1,086.33 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.29x = 494,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,997.81/787.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.73

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