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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.95, 1,087.56 and 456.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.95, 1,087.56 and 456.59 is: 630.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.95 : 1,087.56 = 456.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.95/1,087.56 = 456.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.95x = 1,087.56 × 456.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.95x = 496,571.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,571.74/787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.21

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