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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.99, 1,061.25 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.99, 1,061.25 and 433.01 is: 597.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.99 : 1,061.25 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.99/1,061.25 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.99x = 1,061.25 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.99x = 459,535.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,535.33/768.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.58

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