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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.61, 1,086.89 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.61, 1,086.89 and 433.53 is: 598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.61 : 1,086.89 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.61/1,086.89 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.61x = 1,086.89 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.61x = 471,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,199.42/787.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.26

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