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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.35, 1,056.19 and 433.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.35, 1,056.19 and 433.84 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.35 : 1,056.19 = 433.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.35/1,056.19 = 433.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.35x = 1,056.19 × 433.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.35x = 458,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,217.71/765.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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