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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,052.39 and 431.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,052.39 and 431.03 is: 594.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,052.39 = 431.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,052.39 = 431.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,052.39 × 431.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 453,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,607.46/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.82

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