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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.99, 1,057.11 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.99, 1,057.11 and 434.37 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.99 : 1,057.11 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.99/1,057.11 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.99x = 1,057.11 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.99x = 459,176.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,176.87/765.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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