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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.43, 1,056.21 and 433.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.43, 1,056.21 and 433.85 is: 598.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.43 : 1,056.21 = 433.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.43/1,056.21 = 433.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.43x = 1,056.21 × 433.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.43x = 458,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,236.71/765.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.67

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