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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.75, 1,055.25 and 433.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.75, 1,055.25 and 433.17 is: 597.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.75 : 1,055.25 = 433.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.75/1,055.25 = 433.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.75x = 1,055.25 × 433.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.75x = 457,097.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,097.37/764.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.71

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