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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.88, 1,055.49 and 433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.88, 1,055.49 and 433.32 is: 597.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.88 : 1,055.49 = 433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.88/1,055.49 = 433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.88x = 1,055.49 × 433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.88x = 457,364.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,364.93/764.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.96

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