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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,056.65 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,056.65 and 434.10 is: 599.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,056.65 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,056.65 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,056.65 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 458,688.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,688.87/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.08

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