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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.98, 1,086.06 and 432.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.98, 1,086.06 and 432.94 is: 597.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.98 : 1,086.06 = 432.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.98/1,086.06 = 432.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.98x = 1,086.06 × 432.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.98x = 470,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,198.82/786.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.47

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