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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.39, 1,056.41 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.39, 1,056.41 and 434.03 is: 599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.39 : 1,056.41 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.39/1,056.41 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.39x = 1,056.41 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.39x = 458,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,509.44/765.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.05

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