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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.44, 1,056.31 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.44, 1,056.31 and 433.88 is: 598.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.44 : 1,056.31 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.44/1,056.31 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.44x = 1,056.31 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.44x = 458,305.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,305.42/765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.75

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