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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.78, 1,087.02 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.78, 1,087.02 and 451.63 is: 623.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.78 : 1,087.02 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.78/1,087.02 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.78x = 1,087.02 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.78x = 490,930.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,930.84/787.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.18

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