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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.60, 1,086.69 and 455.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.60, 1,086.69 and 455.86 is: 628.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.60 : 1,086.69 = 455.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.60/1,086.69 = 455.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.60x = 1,086.69 × 455.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.60x = 495,378.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,378.50/787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.97

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