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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.69, 1,055.23 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.69, 1,055.23 and 433.17 is: 597.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.69 : 1,055.23 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.69/1,055.23 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.69x = 1,055.23 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.69x = 457,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,092.90/764.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.75

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