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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.87, 1,055.43 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.87, 1,055.43 and 433.31 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.87 : 1,055.43 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.87/1,055.43 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.87x = 1,055.43 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.87x = 457,323.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,323.10/764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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