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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.61, 1,056.65 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.61, 1,056.65 and 434.16 is: 599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.61 : 1,056.65 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.61/1,056.65 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.61x = 1,056.65 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.61x = 458,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,752.99/765.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.20

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