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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.29, 1,086.46 and 433.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.29, 1,086.46 and 433.22 is: 597.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.29 : 1,086.46 = 433.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.29/1,086.46 = 433.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.29x = 1,086.46 × 433.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.29x = 470,676.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,676.20/787.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.84

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