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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.39, 1,056.05 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.39, 1,056.05 and 433.74 is: 598.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.39 : 1,056.05 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.39/1,056.05 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.39x = 1,056.05 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.39x = 458,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,051.13/765.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.45

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