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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.45, 1,086.82 and 455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.45, 1,086.82 and 455.98 is: 629.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.45 : 1,086.82 = 455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.45/1,086.82 = 455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.45x = 1,086.82 × 455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.45x = 495,566.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,566.36/787.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.33

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