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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.11, 1,055.79 and 433.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.11, 1,055.79 and 433.57 is: 598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.11 : 1,055.79 = 433.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.11/1,055.79 = 433.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.11x = 1,055.79 × 433.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.11x = 457,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,758.87/765.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.29

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