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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,086.82 and 456.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,086.82 and 456.03 is: 629.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,086.82 = 456.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,086.82 = 456.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,086.82 × 456.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 495,621.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,621.38/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.26

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