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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.46, 1,056.25 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.46, 1,056.25 and 433.88 is: 598.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.46 : 1,056.25 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.46/1,056.25 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.46x = 1,056.25 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.46x = 458,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,278.30/765.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.70

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