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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.42, 1,057.66 and 434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.42, 1,057.66 and 434.90 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.42 : 1,057.66 = 434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.42/1,057.66 = 434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.42x = 1,057.66 × 434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.42x = 459,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,977.89/766.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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