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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,055.07 and 433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,055.07 and 433.05 is: 597.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,055.07 = 433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,055.07 = 433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,055.07 × 433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 456,894.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,894.11/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.56

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