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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.52, 1,086.80 and 433.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.52, 1,086.80 and 433.46 is: 598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.52 : 1,086.80 = 433.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.52/1,086.80 = 433.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.52x = 1,086.80 × 433.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.52x = 471,084.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,084.33/787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.19

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