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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.59, 1,055.18 and 433.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.59, 1,055.18 and 433.03 is: 597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.59 : 1,055.18 = 433.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.59/1,055.18 = 433.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.59x = 1,055.18 × 433.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.59x = 456,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,917.15/764.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.60

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