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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.35, 1,057.50 and 434.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.35, 1,057.50 and 434.84 is: 600.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.35 : 1,057.50 = 434.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.35/1,057.50 = 434.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.35x = 1,057.50 × 434.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.35x = 459,838.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,838.01/766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.04

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