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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.44, 1,057.74 and 434.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.44, 1,057.74 and 434.86 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.44 : 1,057.74 = 434.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.44/1,057.74 = 434.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.44x = 1,057.74 × 434.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.44x = 459,968.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,968.82/766.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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