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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.85, 1,056.81 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.85, 1,056.81 and 434.20 is: 599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.85 : 1,056.81 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.85/1,056.81 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.85x = 1,056.81 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.85x = 458,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,866.90/765.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.16

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