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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,057.18 and 434.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,057.18 and 434.59 is: 599.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,057.18 = 434.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,057.18 = 434.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,057.18 × 434.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 459,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,439.86/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.71

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