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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.56, 1,087.04 and 456.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.56, 1,087.04 and 456.19 is: 629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.56 : 1,087.04 = 456.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.56/1,087.04 = 456.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.56x = 1,087.04 × 456.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.56x = 495,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,896.78/787.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.66

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