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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.92, 1,056.84 and 434.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.92, 1,056.84 and 434.34 is: 599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.92 : 1,056.84 = 434.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.92/1,056.84 = 434.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.92x = 1,056.84 × 434.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.92x = 459,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,027.89/765.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.32

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