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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,057.40 and 434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,057.40 and 434.63 is: 599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,057.40 = 434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,057.40 = 434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,057.40 × 434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 459,581.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,581.49/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.80

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