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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.86, 1,057 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.86, 1,057 and 434.37 is: 599.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.86 : 1,057 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.86/1,057 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.86x = 1,057 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.86x = 459,129.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,129.09/765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.49

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