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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,052.57 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,052.57 and 431.17 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,052.57 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,052.57 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,052.57 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 453,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,839.76/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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