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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.51, 1,086.72 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.51, 1,086.72 and 451.42 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.51 : 1,086.72 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.51/1,086.72 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.51x = 1,086.72 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.51x = 490,567.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,567.14/787.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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