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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.23, 1,087.94 and 456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.23, 1,087.94 and 456.83 is: 630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.23 : 1,087.94 = 456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.23/1,087.94 = 456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.23x = 1,087.94 × 456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.23x = 497,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,005.21/788.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.54

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