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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.70, 1,052.64 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.70, 1,052.64 and 431.16 is: 595.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.70 : 1,052.64 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.70/1,052.64 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.70x = 1,052.64 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.70x = 453,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,856.26/762.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.07

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