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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.08, 1,086.18 and 433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.08, 1,086.18 and 433.05 is: 597.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.08 : 1,086.18 = 433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.08/1,086.18 = 433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.08x = 1,086.18 × 433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.08x = 470,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,370.25/787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.61

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