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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.02, 1,055.67 and 433.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.02, 1,055.67 and 433.37 is: 598.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.02 : 1,055.67 = 433.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.02/1,055.67 = 433.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.02x = 1,055.67 × 433.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.02x = 457,495.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,495.71/765.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.02

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