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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,056.44 and 434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,056.44 and 434.04 is: 598.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,056.44 = 434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,056.44 = 434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,056.44 × 434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 458,537.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,537.22/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.96

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