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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,056.44 and 433.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,056.44 and 433.97 is: 598.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,056.44 = 433.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,056.44 = 433.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,056.44 × 433.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 458,468.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,468.97/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.91

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