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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.42, 1,086.66 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.42, 1,086.66 and 433.30 is: 597.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.42 : 1,086.66 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.42/1,086.66 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.42x = 1,086.66 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.42x = 470,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,849.78/787.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.97

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