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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.98, 1,055.58 and 433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.98, 1,055.58 and 433.39 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.98 : 1,055.58 = 433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.98/1,055.58 = 433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.98x = 1,055.58 × 433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.98x = 457,479.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,479.11/764.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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