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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,086.99 and 456.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,086.99 and 456.06 is: 629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,086.99 = 456.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,086.99 = 456.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,086.99 × 456.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 495,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,732.66/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.30

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