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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.37, 1,087.84 and 456.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.37, 1,087.84 and 456.68 is: 630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.37 : 1,087.84 = 456.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.37/1,087.84 = 456.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.37x = 1,087.84 × 456.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.37x = 496,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,794.77/788.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.15

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