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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,057.45 and 434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,057.45 and 434.78 is: 600.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,057.45 = 434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,057.45 = 434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,057.45 × 434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 459,751.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,751.74/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.09

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