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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.70, 1,086.99 and 456.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.70, 1,086.99 and 456.14 is: 629.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.70 : 1,086.99 = 456.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.70/1,086.99 = 456.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.70x = 1,086.99 × 456.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.70x = 495,819.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,819.62/787.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.45

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