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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.13, 1,087.62 and 456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.13, 1,087.62 and 456.57 is: 630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.13 : 1,087.62 = 456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.13/1,087.62 = 456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.13x = 1,087.62 × 456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.13x = 496,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,574.66/788.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.07

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