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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,055.87 and 433.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,055.87 and 433.53 is: 598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,055.87 = 433.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,055.87 = 433.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,055.87 × 433.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 457,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,751.32/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.30

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