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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.18, 1,055.94 and 433.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.18, 1,055.94 and 433.67 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.18 : 1,055.94 = 433.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.18/1,055.94 = 433.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.18x = 1,055.94 × 433.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.18x = 457,922.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,922.05/765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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