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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,056.50 and 434.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,056.50 and 434.00 is: 598.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,056.50 = 434.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,056.50 = 434.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,056.50 × 434.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 458,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,513.55/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.93

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