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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.57, 1,086.64 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.57, 1,086.64 and 455.87 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.57 : 1,086.64 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.57/1,086.64 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.57x = 1,086.64 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.57x = 495,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,368.15/787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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