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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.67, 1,055.19 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.67, 1,055.19 and 433.13 is: 597.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.67 : 1,055.19 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.67/1,055.19 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.67x = 1,055.19 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.67x = 457,034.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,034.44/764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.69

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