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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.96, 1,055.51 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.96, 1,055.51 and 433.31 is: 597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.96 : 1,055.51 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.96/1,055.51 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.96x = 1,055.51 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.96x = 457,365.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,365.14/764.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.90

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