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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.87, 1,087.27 and 433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.87, 1,087.27 and 433.83 is: 598.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.87 : 1,087.27 = 433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.87/1,087.27 = 433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.87x = 1,087.27 × 433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.87x = 471,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,688.17/787.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.69

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