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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,055.36 and 433.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,055.36 and 433.25 is: 597.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,055.36 = 433.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,055.36 = 433.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,055.36 × 433.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 457,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,234.72/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.86

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