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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,056.58 and 434.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,056.58 and 434.08 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,056.58 = 434.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,056.58 = 434.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,056.58 × 434.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 458,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,640.25/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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