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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,057.23 and 434.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,057.23 and 434.58 is: 599.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,057.23 = 434.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,057.23 = 434.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,057.23 × 434.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 459,451.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,451.01/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.79

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