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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,055.37 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,055.37 and 433.18 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,055.37 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,055.37 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,055.37 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 457,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,165.18/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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