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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,086.87 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,086.87 and 455.96 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,086.87 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,086.87 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,086.87 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 495,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,563.81/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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