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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.99, 1,055.72 and 433.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.99, 1,055.72 and 433.43 is: 598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.99 : 1,055.72 = 433.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.99/1,055.72 = 433.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.99x = 1,055.72 × 433.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.99x = 457,580.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,580.72/764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.15

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