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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,056.55 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,056.55 and 434.10 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,056.55 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,056.55 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,056.55 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 458,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,645.95/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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