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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.49, 1,052.37 and 431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.49, 1,052.37 and 431.02 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.49 : 1,052.37 = 431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.49/1,052.37 = 431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.49x = 1,052.37 × 431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.49x = 453,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,585.10/762.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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