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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,052.63 and 431.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,052.63 and 431.17 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,052.63 = 431.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,052.63 = 431.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,052.63 × 431.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 453,862.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,862.48/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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