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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.29, 1,057.00 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.29, 1,057.00 and 434.64 is: 599.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.29 : 1,057.00 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.29/1,057.00 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.29x = 1,057.00 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.29x = 459,415.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,415.20/766.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.54

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