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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788, 1,087.42 and 433.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788, 1,087.42 and 433.93 is: 598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788 : 1,087.42 = 433.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788/1,087.42 = 433.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788x = 1,087.42 × 433.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788x = 471,856.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,856.55/788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.80

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