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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,056.58 and 434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,056.58 and 434.06 is: 598.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,056.58 = 434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,056.58 = 434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,056.58 × 434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 458,616.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,616.71/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.95

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