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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.15, 1,087.49 and 456.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.15, 1,087.49 and 456.53 is: 629.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.15 : 1,087.49 = 456.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.15/1,087.49 = 456.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.15x = 1,087.49 × 456.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.15x = 496,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,467.51/788.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.91

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