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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,056.45 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,056.45 and 433.98 is: 598.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,056.45 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,056.45 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,056.45 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 458,478.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,478.17/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.85

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