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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,056.38 and 434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,056.38 and 434 is: 598.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,056.38 = 434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,056.38 = 434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,056.38 × 434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 458,468.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,468.92/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.88

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