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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.96, 1,087.41 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.96, 1,087.41 and 456.51 is: 630.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.96 : 1,087.41 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.96/1,087.41 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.96x = 1,087.41 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.96x = 496,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,413.54/787.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.00

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