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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.75, 1,056.85 and 434.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.75, 1,056.85 and 434.26 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.75 : 1,056.85 = 434.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.75/1,056.85 = 434.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.75x = 1,056.85 × 434.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.75x = 458,947.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,947.92/765.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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