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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.89, 1,057.16 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.89, 1,057.16 and 434.53 is: 599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.89 : 1,057.16 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.89/1,057.16 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.89x = 1,057.16 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.89x = 459,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,372.98/765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.79

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