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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.37, 1,086.41 and 455.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.37, 1,086.41 and 455.58 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.37 : 1,086.41 = 455.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.37/1,086.41 = 455.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.37x = 1,086.41 × 455.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.37x = 494,944.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,944.39/787.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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