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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.05, 1,086.16 and 432.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.05, 1,086.16 and 432.96 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.05 : 1,086.16 = 432.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.05/1,086.16 = 432.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.05x = 1,086.16 × 432.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.05x = 470,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,262.75/787.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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