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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,055.60 and 433.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,055.60 and 433.35 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,055.60 = 433.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,055.60 = 433.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,055.60 × 433.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 457,442.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,442.09/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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