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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.06, 1,087.38 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.06, 1,087.38 and 456.44 is: 629.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.06 : 1,087.38 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.06/1,087.38 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.06x = 1,087.38 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.06x = 496,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,323.73/788.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.80

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