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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.35, 1,086.58 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.35, 1,086.58 and 433.32 is: 598.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.35 : 1,086.58 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.35/1,086.58 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.35x = 1,086.58 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.35x = 470,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,836.85/787.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.00

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