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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.03, 1,055.89 and 433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.03, 1,055.89 and 433.47 is: 598.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.03 : 1,055.89 = 433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.03/1,055.89 = 433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.03x = 1,055.89 × 433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.03x = 457,692.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,692.76/765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.27

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