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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,057.05 and 434.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,057.05 and 434.37 is: 599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,057.05 = 434.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,057.05 = 434.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,057.05 × 434.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 459,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,150.81/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.40

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