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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,052.54 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,052.54 and 431.10 is: 594.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,052.54 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,052.54 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,052.54 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 453,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,749.99/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.92

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