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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.57, 1,086.85 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.57, 1,086.85 and 433.52 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.57 : 1,086.85 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.57/1,086.85 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.57x = 1,086.85 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.57x = 471,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,170.40/787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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