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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.43, 1,087.94 and 456.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.43, 1,087.94 and 456.81 is: 630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.43 : 1,087.94 = 456.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.43/1,087.94 = 456.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.43x = 1,087.94 × 456.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.43x = 496,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,981.87/788.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.34

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