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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.26, 1,087.68 and 456.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.26, 1,087.68 and 456.56 is: 629.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.26 : 1,087.68 = 456.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.26/1,087.68 = 456.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.26x = 1,087.68 × 456.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.26x = 496,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,591.18/788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.99

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