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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.62, 1,086.88 and 433.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.62, 1,086.88 and 433.56 is: 598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.62 : 1,086.88 = 433.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.62/1,086.88 = 433.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.62x = 1,086.88 × 433.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.62x = 471,227.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,227.69/787.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.29

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