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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.81, 1,087.05 and 456.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.81, 1,087.05 and 456.25 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.81 : 1,087.05 = 456.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.81/1,087.05 = 456.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.81x = 1,087.05 × 456.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.81x = 495,966.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,966.56/787.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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