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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.23, 1,086.41 and 433.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.23, 1,086.41 and 433.15 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.23 : 1,086.41 = 433.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.23/1,086.41 = 433.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.23x = 1,086.41 × 433.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.23x = 470,576.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,576.86/787.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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