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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,052.42 and 431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,052.42 and 431.04 is: 594.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.68 : 1,052.42 = 431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.68/1,052.42 = 431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.68x = 1,052.42 × 431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.68x = 453,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,632.96/762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.79

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