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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.59, 1,086.89 and 433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.59, 1,086.89 and 433.51 is: 598.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.59 : 1,086.89 = 433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.59/1,086.89 = 433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.59x = 1,086.89 × 433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.59x = 471,177.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,177.68/787.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.25

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