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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.04, 1,056.96 and 434.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.04, 1,056.96 and 434.48 is: 599.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.04 : 1,056.96 = 434.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.04/1,056.96 = 434.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.04x = 1,056.96 × 434.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.04x = 459,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,222.70/766.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.48

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