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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.57, 1,086.92 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.57, 1,086.92 and 433.55 is: 598.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.57 : 1,086.92 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.57/1,086.92 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.57x = 1,086.92 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.57x = 471,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,236.34/787.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.34

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