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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.95, 1,056.71 and 434.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.95, 1,056.71 and 434.21 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.95 : 1,056.71 = 434.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.95/1,056.71 = 434.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.95x = 1,056.71 × 434.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.95x = 458,829.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,829.85/765.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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