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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.26, 1,057.25 and 434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.26, 1,057.25 and 434.57 is: 599.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.26 : 1,057.25 = 434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.26/1,057.25 = 434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.26x = 1,057.25 × 434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.26x = 459,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,444.93/766.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.59

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