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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.76, 1,087.06 and 456.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.76, 1,087.06 and 456.30 is: 629.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.76 : 1,087.06 = 456.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.76/1,087.06 = 456.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.76x = 1,087.06 × 456.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.76x = 496,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,025.48/787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.67

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