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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,055.67 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,055.67 and 433.40 is: 598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,055.67 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,055.67 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,055.67 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 457,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,527.38/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.15

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