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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.07, 1,056.93 and 434.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.07, 1,056.93 and 434.47 is: 599.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.07 : 1,056.93 = 434.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.07/1,056.93 = 434.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.07x = 1,056.93 × 434.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.07x = 459,204.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,204.38/766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.43

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