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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,055.17 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,055.17 and 433.01 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,055.17 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,055.17 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,055.17 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 456,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,904.26/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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