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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,086.84 and 456.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,086.84 and 456.05 is: 629.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,086.84 = 456.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,086.84 = 456.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,086.84 × 456.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 495,647.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,647.95/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.35

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