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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.10, 1,057.41 and 434.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.10, 1,057.41 and 434.73 is: 600.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.10 : 1,057.41 = 434.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.10/1,057.41 = 434.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.10x = 1,057.41 × 434.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.10x = 459,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,682.56/766.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.03

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