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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.31, 1,086.30 and 630.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.31, 1,086.30 and 630.27 is: 869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.31 : 1,086.30 = 630.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.31/1,086.30 = 630.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.31x = 1,086.30 × 630.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.31x = 684,662.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,662.30/787.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.63

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