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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,056.59 and 433.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,056.59 and 433.98 is: 598.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,056.59 = 433.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,056.59 = 433.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,056.59 × 433.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 458,543.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,543.80/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.87

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