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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,056.31 and 433.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,056.31 and 433.88 is: 598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,056.31 = 433.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,056.31 = 433.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,056.31 × 433.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 458,311.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,311.78/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.72

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