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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.13, 1,055.94 and 433.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.13, 1,055.94 and 433.59 is: 598.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.13 : 1,055.94 = 433.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.13/1,055.94 = 433.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.13x = 1,055.94 × 433.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.13x = 457,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,845.02/765.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.39

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