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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.66, 1,087.06 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.66, 1,087.06 and 451.68 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.66 : 1,087.06 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.66/1,087.06 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.66x = 1,087.06 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.66x = 491,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,003.26/787.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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