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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.46, 1,086.33 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.46, 1,086.33 and 455.82 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.46 : 1,086.33 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.46/1,086.33 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.46x = 1,086.33 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.46x = 495,170.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,170.94/787.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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