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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,056.18 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,056.18 and 433.77 is: 598.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,056.18 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,056.18 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,056.18 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 458,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,136.86/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.61

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