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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.78, 1,056.63 and 434.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.78, 1,056.63 and 434.13 is: 599.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.78 : 1,056.63 = 434.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.78/1,056.63 = 434.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.78x = 1,056.63 × 434.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.78x = 458,714.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,714.78/765.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.02

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