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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.26, 1,056.12 and 433.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.26, 1,056.12 and 433.71 is: 598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.26 : 1,056.12 = 433.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.26/1,056.12 = 433.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.26x = 1,056.12 × 433.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.26x = 458,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,044.52/765.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.55

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