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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,056.15 and 433.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,056.15 and 433.80 is: 598.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,056.15 = 433.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,056.15 = 433.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,056.15 × 433.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 458,155.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,155.70/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.51

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