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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,055.53 and 433.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,055.53 and 433.15 is: 597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,055.53 = 433.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,055.53 = 433.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,055.53 × 433.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 457,200.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,200.72/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.77

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