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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.42, 1,087.95 and 456.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.42, 1,087.95 and 456.74 is: 630.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.42 : 1,087.95 = 456.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.42/1,087.95 = 456.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.42x = 1,087.95 × 456.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.42x = 496,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,910.28/788.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.26

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