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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,055.20 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,055.20 and 433.14 is: 597.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,055.20 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,055.20 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,055.20 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 457,049.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,049.33/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.70

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