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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.95, 1,085.98 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.95, 1,085.98 and 432.87 is: 597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.95 : 1,085.98 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.95/1,085.98 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.95x = 1,085.98 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.95x = 470,088.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,088.16/786.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.35

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