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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.22, 1,087.71 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.22, 1,087.71 and 456.61 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.22 : 1,087.71 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.22/1,087.71 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.22x = 1,087.71 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.22x = 496,659.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,659.26/788.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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