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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.79, 1,055.38 and 433.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.79, 1,055.38 and 433.27 is: 597.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.79 : 1,055.38 = 433.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.79/1,055.38 = 433.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.79x = 1,055.38 × 433.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.79x = 457,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,257.05/764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.89

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