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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.61, 1,052.43 and 431.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.61, 1,052.43 and 431.05 is: 594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.61 : 1,052.43 = 431.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.61/1,052.43 = 431.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.61x = 1,052.43 × 431.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.61x = 453,644.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,644.69/762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.86

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