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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.95, 1,087.35 and 433.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.95, 1,087.35 and 433.89 is: 598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.95 : 1,087.35 = 433.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.95/1,087.35 = 433.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.95x = 1,087.35 × 433.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.95x = 471,790.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,790.29/787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.76

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