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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,052.66 and 431.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,052.66 and 431.19 is: 595.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,052.66 = 431.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,052.66 = 431.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,052.66 × 431.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 453,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,897.54/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.08

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