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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.86, 1,055.33 and 433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.86, 1,055.33 and 433.24 is: 597.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.86 : 1,055.33 = 433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.86/1,055.33 = 433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.86x = 1,055.33 × 433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.86x = 457,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,203.73/764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.77

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