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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.41, 1,056.36 and 433.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.41, 1,056.36 and 433.91 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.41 : 1,056.36 = 433.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.41/1,056.36 = 433.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.41x = 1,056.36 × 433.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.41x = 458,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,359.89/765.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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