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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.90, 1,056.90 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.90, 1,056.90 and 434.28 is: 599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.90 : 1,056.90 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.90/1,056.90 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.90x = 1,056.90 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.90x = 458,990.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,990.53/765.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.28

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