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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,056.40 and 433.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,056.40 and 433.92 is: 598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,056.40 = 433.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,056.40 = 433.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,056.40 × 433.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 458,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,393.09/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.83

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