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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,055.25 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,055.25 and 433.10 is: 597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,055.25 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,055.25 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,055.25 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 457,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,026.70/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.70

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