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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.78, 1,052.63 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.78, 1,052.63 and 431.16 is: 594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.78 : 1,052.63 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.78/1,052.63 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.78x = 1,052.63 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.78x = 453,849.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,849.80/762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.99

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