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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.98, 1,087.86 and 630.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.98, 1,087.86 and 630.09 is: 869.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.98 : 1,087.86 = 630.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.98/1,087.86 = 630.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.98x = 1,087.86 × 630.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.98x = 685,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,449.71/787.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.88

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