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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.53, 1,086.81 and 433.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.53, 1,086.81 and 433.49 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.53 : 1,086.81 = 433.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.53/1,086.81 = 433.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.53x = 1,086.81 × 433.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.53x = 471,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,115.83/787.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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