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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.40, 1,056.24 and 433.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.40, 1,056.24 and 433.86 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.40 : 1,056.24 = 433.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.40/1,056.24 = 433.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.40x = 1,056.24 × 433.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.40x = 458,256.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,256.33/765.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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