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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.04, 1,055.69 and 433.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.04, 1,055.69 and 433.48 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.04 : 1,055.69 = 433.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.04/1,055.69 = 433.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.04x = 1,055.69 × 433.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.04x = 457,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,620.50/765.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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