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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,087.28 and 456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,087.28 and 456.40 is: 629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,087.28 = 456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,087.28 = 456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,087.28 × 456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 496,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,232.31/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.69

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