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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.96, 1,057.04 and 434.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.96, 1,057.04 and 434.35 is: 599.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.96 : 1,057.04 = 434.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.96/1,057.04 = 434.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.96x = 1,057.04 × 434.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.96x = 459,125.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,125.32/765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.41

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