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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.68, 1,087.01 and 456.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.68, 1,087.01 and 456.13 is: 629.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.68 : 1,087.01 = 456.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.68/1,087.01 = 456.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.68x = 1,087.01 × 456.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.68x = 495,817.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,817.87/787.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.47

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